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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Former minister slams Scottish Government over care service debacle
Fromer health minister feels anger and is dispirited over loss of support
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Charity lottery cap set to be removed by summer
It would free up millions of pounds for society lotteries
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Sector's sadness at National Care Service "mess"
Care bodies fear little will change as plans for care service are scrapped
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Charities in Scotland told to guard against complacency
The warning comes as new data shows a decline in volunteer numbers in 2024.
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Ian Wood steps down from eponymous foundation
Billionaire Scot calls it a day
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish mine-clearing charity gets further funds to clean up war zones
A total of more than £7 million will be provided
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New guide launched for first-time local campaigners
Guide aims to empower grassroots activists on local issues
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government told to provide sustainable sector funding
Charity leaders set out the sector's ‘asks’ ahead of Spending Review
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Boost for fundraisers as mass participation events recovering to pre-Covid levels
Annual survey makes optimistic reading
NEWS 21 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Debt charity's fears for 2025 as clients struggle with huge debts
Cost-of-living increases continue to hit struggling families
NEWS 21 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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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