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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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Scottish charity launches emergency appeal as drought hits Southern Africa
Mary’s Meals outlined their reasoning for the new campaign. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Hamish MacInnes legacy will boost mountain grant scheme
The Scottish Mountaineering Trust will benefit. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish grantmaker returns to funding after pause
The Robertson Trust announced a new multi-year grants programme
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity for ageing artists announces 2025 bursary awards
Luminate and the Baring Foundation will support 12 recipients over 50. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches new strategy with calls for multi-year funding for sector
Fife Gingerbread said there must be focus on achieved systemic change
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Charity Awards 2025: open for applications
Nominate an inspiring group, a worthy charity, even an unsung hero
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former PM: nothing can be done to prevent NI hike being imposed on charities
However, he said other means can be found to increase funds available to the voluntary sector
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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Gen Z board members sought after surge of interest in hostelling
Three volunteer ‘adventure curators’ wanted
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Multi-year pilot a “positive first step” in reforming sector funding, charity says
Children in Scotland are one of the organisations who have been calling for a funding rethink. 
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Theatre’s future hangs in balance after funding rejection
5,000 people have signed a petition calling for a rethink.
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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