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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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“Seismic”: Foreign Office warns of impact of US foreign aid freeze
UK Government department has particular concerns about the global health consequences. 
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
FCDO and global civil society urged to work together
West Africa Civil Society Institute and Bond UK have published the new roadmap.
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Island trust aims to raise £60,000 to restore damaged gardens
Achamore Gardens on Gigha was hit hard by Storm Éowyn.
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former Scottish Labour leader launches new Glasgow charity
Jim Murphy will provide an initial £20,000 to support people in Arden. 
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Swinney tells Gathering: Scots budget backing means multi-year funding for sector
He tells delegates: “I need you to be less worried about money”
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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Courage in the face of adversity is the inspiration behind new fundraising campaign
Football teams and greats lend their support
NEWS 3 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Preparations begin for launch of Volunteers' Week
Volunteers save the UK economy an estimated £4.6billion.
NEWS 3 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Concerns remain despite US government adding waivers to foreign aid cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement this week.  
NEWS 31 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
NI hike risks communities and essential services
Sector speaks out as it is revealed the rise will leave a £200m hole in public finances
NEWS 30 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“Devastating”: Trump’s cut to US foreign aid slammed by NGOs
The President took less than a week to pause almost all overseas development funding. 
NEWS 28 January 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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