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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
 
Charity launches new strategy with calls for multi-year funding for sector
Fife Gingerbread said there must be focus on achieved systemic change
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
 
Community hubs launch at football grounds
Whole range of support will be available
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former PM: nothing can be done to prevent NI hike being imposed on charities
However, he said other means can be found to increase funds available to the voluntary sector
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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Sir Tom teams up with Sir Chris for epic fundraiser
New fundraising charity bike ride launched by legendary Olympian
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
A year of optimism and opportunity for Scotland
Duncan Thorp looks for antidotes to the seemingly never-ending cycle of bad news
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Could having the CEO on the board strengthen your charity?
Money is tight. Charities are continually grappling with how best to tackle those challenges. And some are considering the structure of their board. Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the issue.
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Helen Kidd
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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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