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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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Charity cinema workers celebrate successful boycott in solidarity with Palestinians
Unite Hospitality members at the Glasgow Film Theatre have reached an agreement with the organisation. 
NEWS 3 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
The cost of living crisis isn’t back: it never went away 
Derek Mitchell: further increases in energy prices will be devastating for so many households 
OPINION 3 March 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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NGOs back former Labour chair after ministerial resignation over aid cuts
Bond put out a statement in support of Anneliese Dodds. 
NEWS 28 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former Labour chair quits as international development minister over aid cuts
Anneliese Dodds has resigned following the Labour government’s slashing of overseas budgets 
NEWS 28 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Workers launch boycott at charity-run theatre
Union members are participating in a groundbreaking service boycott by refusing to handle Coca-Cola products.
NEWS 28 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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Aid cuts will “destroy Labour’s legacy on international development” 
World's most exposed and vulnerable will suffer
NEWS 28 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Public thanked for their role in snare ban
Efforts included public marches, rallies outside the Scottish Parliament and petitions
NEWS 26 February 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Council and charity pull support for community-backed development project
East Renfrewshire Council and Sustrans slammed by village trusts.
NEWS 26 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish NGOs join calls for reversal of overseas aid cuts
International development groups react to the Prime Minister’s ODA cut. 
NEWS 26 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Day of shame”: Starmer’s aid cuts further infuriate sector
Prime Minister faces outrage after decision to use overseas development budget for defence. 
NEWS 26 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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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