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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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New report reveals concerns charity reserve usage is “unsustainable”
The latest findings from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker have been released. 
NEWS 7 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Awards celebrate a year of fundraising excellence
Find out who all of the winners were here
NEWS 7 September 2023 by Graham Martin
 
New code of practice consultation launched by UK Fundraising Regulator
Share your views
NEWS 6 September 2023 by Robert Armour
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Programme for Government: Fairer funding commitment welcome but sector needs urgent action
SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie said Humza Yousaf didn't move “far or fast enough”.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Programme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector
Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
RSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot 
The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out. 
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Community and residents to get say in future of urban farm
Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.
NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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Public see giving as more important during cost of living crisis
Downturn can grow people's allegiance to a cause
NEWS 25 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
‘Debt trap’ fears over unaffordable energy bills
Around a third of people who sought advice around utilities also need advice on another issue.
NEWS 24 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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Minister visits Fife charity to award grant aimed at tackling loneliness
Seescape is receiving £72,000 over the next four years
NEWS 23 August 2023 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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