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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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Exclusive: UK Government failed to carry out impact assessment ahead of £6billion international aid cuts
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office also fails to answer questions on aid target u-turn.
NEWS 16 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former charity director jailed for theft
Shamed boss gets 18 months
NEWS 16 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Watchdog warns UK refugee costs could absorb one-fifth of reduced aid budget
New report highlights need for improved cross-government coordination to make the most of reduced funding. 
NEWS 15 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity service gives veterans access to £500,000 in crucial welfare support
Many were unaware they were entitled to assistance
NEWS 15 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Investment pioneer joins SIS board
He brings over a decade’s worth of experience supporting mission-driven organisations to secure funding
NEWS 15 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
MSPs support grassroots charitable advocacy organisation
Reach Advocacy garnered support on a visit to Holyrood. 
NEWS 14 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's July edition is out now - read it all here
New mag looks at Scotland Demands Better, a minimum income guarantee, the Scottish Charity Awards winners and much more
NEWS 14 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Pandemic did not spark growth in generosity among UK top earners
New data shows philanthropy in the UK is struggling to recover
NEWS 11 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity banking system still causing chaos - now there are calls for an inquiry
Cancer charity tells TFN it can't access £25k it has promised a hospice
NEWS 8 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity trustee naming requirements now in place to strengthen sector transparency
Trustee names will be published in the Scottish Charity Register
NEWS 1 July 2025 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.

Read it here
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