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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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The mega-rich are open to leaving more to charities
Report highlights the opportunity for fundraisers to engage this audience at the will-planning stage
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Imagination, fresh thinking and a new Holyrood agenda 
Social Enterprise Scotland’s manifesto for the upcoming Holyrood election has now been launched
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
UK’s biggest philanthropist slams aid cuts
Sir Chris Hohn spoke after donating an additional sum to cover gaps left by budgets being slashed.
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's sector Guide: explore advertising opportunities here
The new publication is widely read and distrubuted across Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 29 August 2025 by TFN
 
How social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland
Mark Bickford on a sustainable alternative to traditional social housing models
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Mark Bickford
 
Historic Environment Scotland launches ‘Talking About Heritage’
People across Scotland invited to take part in national conversation about heritage
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Revealed: the UK's top ranking charity brands
"This ranking celebrates those inspiring confidence and reminds us that every story told helps shape the future of giving"
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Exclusive: charity's bank account was bled dry after OSCR lifted asset freeze
Cash reserves fell sharply from £66,651 in March 2023 to just £672 a year later
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Red tape deters wealthy from leaving money to charity, wealth managers claim
New study by Rathbones reveals increased desire for legacy giving. 
NEWS 20 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
NHS Grampian charity invests million in transformational healthcare projects
A total of £3.1million has been raised. 
NEWS 19 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Social care charities warn of sector’s looming “collapse”
Hundreds of groups have united in their calls to John Swinney
NEWS 18 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Skye trust under investigation after asset sale
The Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT) is set to make nearly £7million. 
NEWS 18 August 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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