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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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Landmark merger brings two prominent Scottish funds together
Cash first approach to supporting women
NEWS 31 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
We must do better 
Voluntary sector lags behind public sector in pay and pay equality, writes Ilse Mackinnon
OPINION 31 July 2025 by Ilse Mackinnon
 
Support for extending VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has published their thoughts. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeen charity appoints liquidators
Mental Health Aberdeen have stopped operations.
NEWS 25 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
A brave new context?
A new government covenant for the UK sector is welcome but how does it affect Scotland, asks Anna Fowlie
OPINION 24 July 2025 by Anna Fowlie
 
Prime Minister rules out National Insurance exemption for charities
Sir Keir Starmer was quizzed on the “breaking” of charities. 
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Extent of aid cuts unveiled as UK Government publishes impact assessment
The Foreign Office styled the cuts as a modernisation.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Fife Climate Festival to return this autumn
The event will celebrate community climate action.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn of effect of foreign aid cuts
Save the Children, Unicef and Doctors without Borders speak out. 
NEWS 22 July 2025 by Niall Christie
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East Lothian charity in desperate race to rehome 500 hens
Wing and a Prayer Hen Rescue SCIO have until August 3.
NEWS 22 July 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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