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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Island trust aims to raise £60,000 to restore damaged gardens
Achamore Gardens on Gigha was hit hard by Storm Éowyn.
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Swinney tells Gathering: Scots budget backing means multi-year funding for sector
He tells delegates: “I need you to be less worried about money”
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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Concerns remain despite US government adding waivers to foreign aid cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement this week.  
NEWS 31 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh aid charity expresses concern for worker held in Israeli prison
Mohammad el Sharif was taken by Israeli forces in Gaza City last year. 
NEWS 31 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Agriculture charity makes key appointments
“RSABI is very fortunate to benefit from a very high calibre of trustee"
NEWS 30 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Government must turn its attention to a just transition after court ruling
“New oil is over"
NEWS 30 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Scottish charity is blessed by Pope Francis
SCIAF is marking its 60th anniversary in 2025 with a number of events and campaigns across the year
NEWS 29 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“Devastating”: Trump’s cut to US foreign aid slammed by NGOs
The President took less than a week to pause almost all overseas development funding. 
NEWS 28 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Ramblers fear council budget cuts will deter freedom to roam
Walking isn't being prioritised by local authorities
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Ian Wood steps down from eponymous foundation
Billionaire Scot calls it a day
NEWS 24 January 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.

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