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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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Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 
Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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The harsh reality of a life in debt 
Jemiel Benison on dealing with debt crisis
OPINION 24 March 2025 by Jemiel Benison
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MPs blitz bid to save small charities from devastating NI hike
They voted by 310 to 183 against a lifeline amendment
NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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Student hunger strike demands Glasgow Uni severs ties with Israel
Students from campaign group have occupied building
NEWS 19 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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Farmers' charity secures local authority funding
The award is the first of its kind from a council to Farmstrong
NEWS 19 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
NGO warns aid cuts put “millions of children’s lives at risk”
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) outlined the dire consequences of cutting UK aid spending.
NEWS 19 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Moral failing”: Scottish MP hits out at Starmer over aid cuts
Brian Leishman said the reduction in funding was not the answer. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Foreign Office fails to back investigation into killing of UK aid workers in Gaza
Eight of a team from the Al-Khair Foundation died after being hit by an Israeli drone on Saturday. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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Senior Labour MP calls for aid funding to be added to EU talks following cut
Stella Creasy said collaborating with Europe could improve the impact of funding. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
More must be done to ensure safety of charity workers in Gaza, aid groups warn
The call comes after the death of eight at the weekend.
NEWS 18 March 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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