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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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West Lothian charity becomes latest to announce closure
Signpost, based in Livingston, will shut on March 31 after it began as a volunteer group in 2000. 
NEWS 7 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New chair for Scotland's fundraising panel
The panel safeguards the work of Scottish charities
NEWS 7 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
£86k council funding cut for Argyll and Bute charities 
Councillor are due to meet on February 16 to discuss the matter further, before the final budget is voted on on February 23. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Capital's third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Baby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs of rent are prohibitive. 
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Getting to grips with restricted funds
Expert advice on managing your charity's finances
OPINION 1 February 2023 by Vivien Ma
 
Foundation fighting climate crisis through largest ever partnership with Co-op  
Grants of £75,000 to £200,000 are available to organisations.
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Anti-poverty charity announces voluntary recognition agreement with trade union
The announcement comes alongside confirmation that workers at the charity will receive a 9% pay rise.
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New fund for people affected by dementia
Grants of £500 to £10,000
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Robert Armour
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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