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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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Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Acclaimed charity sector leader will stand down this year
“It has been my great privilege and good fortune to lead such an important and impactful charity for more than a decade"
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Glasgow children’s centre facing closure after funds cut
The Notre Dame Centre has been operating since 1931. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UN chief’s Scotland visit uncovers 30 year old connection with charity boss
The visit took place at the Welcoming charity in Edinburgh. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Funding allows vital service to continue
Supported over 400 young people and their families
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Comic Relief total down but still raised an "incredible amount"
It remains one of the nation's favourite fundraisers
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
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
1 comment
 
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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Anti-austerity campaigners force MP's office to close
They say cuts will kill
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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Charity launches free break scheme for disadvantaged groups
Target groups include people living in deprived areas, young carers, refugee and migrant organisations, and young people in the care system or care leavers
NEWS 21 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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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