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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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TFN's February edition is out now - read it here
New mag looks at charities and social media, council cuts and the Waspi campaign
NEWS 17 February 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Dumfries-based charity opens consultation on redundancies
The Usual Place community café has warned it faces a “perfect storm” with financial pressures taking their toll.
NEWS 17 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Hamish MacInnes legacy will boost mountain grant scheme
The Scottish Mountaineering Trust will benefit. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish grantmaker returns to funding after pause
The Robertson Trust announced a new multi-year grants programme
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity for ageing artists announces 2025 bursary awards
Luminate and the Baring Foundation will support 12 recipients over 50. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Royals accused of using Scottish charities as “PR exercise”
Prince William visited a farm charity in Angus despite concerns over his landholdings 
NEWS 13 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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New chief for leading music charity
She will lead the organisation after Carol Main, who had been director since 1984, stepped down
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Renewed partnership to boost disability sport in Scotland
Scottish Disability Sport teams up with The Motability Scheme. 
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
NI hike hits Scotland’s most vulnerable as charity set to shed jobs
Despite good trading, enterprise can't contain growing staff costs
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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Scottish Charity Awards 2025: open for applications
Nominate an inspiring group, a worthy charity, even an unsung hero
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

Read it here
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