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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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Major charity body looking to shed jobs as it seeks to close a £500k deficit
A voluntary redundancy scheme has been opened at SCVO
NEWS 20 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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Have you worked in partnership with Future Pathways? We want to hear from you 
Sponsored content: If you work in the third sector or in a statutory service, we’d like to know what you think of Future Pathways
OPINION 21 February 2025 Sponsored content
 
Bridging the gap in third sector finance
Chris Jamieson on using debt products constructively
OPINION 21 February 2025 by Chris Jamieson
 
Oil and gas giant told to end “terrible irony” of charity work
bp has been criticised by environmental campaigners for exacerbating the climate crisis
NEWS 20 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scots charities forced to draw from reserves despite funding stabilisation
New research from SCVO outlines the state of the sector’s finances.
NEWS 19 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Councillor calls for seed funding for Gorgie Farm
The site is looking to rebuild after closure in January 2023. 
NEWS 19 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former minister: we need a wealth tax not the NI hike
UK Government's plans could have a devastating impact on services, it's claimed
NEWS 18 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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Children’s hospice welcomes unexpected donation after storm damage
Robin House in Balloch will benefit from £150,000. 
NEWS 18 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity’s at-home hospice care to end after contract terminated
Local district nurses will instead lead the service in four local authorities
NEWS 18 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's February edition is out now - read it here
New mag looks at charities and social media, council cuts and the Waspi campaign
NEWS 17 February 2025 by Graham Martin
 
The rich donate smaller proportion of wealth to charity than average person, study finds
The report outlines steps that could be taken to increase giving.
NEWS 17 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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Dumfries-based charity opens consultation on redundancies
The Usual Place community café has warned it faces a “perfect storm” with financial pressures taking their toll.
NEWS 17 February 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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