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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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Short-term funding cycles are creating financial instability for Scotland’s charities
The committee calls on the Scottish Government to look at options to prioritise three-year-funding and include provisions for inflation-based adjustments.
NEWS 13 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
STV Children’s Appeal raises £2.4million
The 2024 total highlights the efforts of fundraisers across Scotland. 
NEWS 12 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's November edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at the UK budget, Palestinian solidarity, community ownership and much, much more
NEWS 12 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Investment planning: are you ready for the future?
Sponsored content: advice from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
OPINION 12 November 2024 Sponsored content
 
Swinney calls for third sector exemption from NI hike
FM warned that charities face a £75million bill. 
NEWS 8 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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Housing charity acquires consultancy firm
Scotland’s Housing Network will take on CD Consultancy from next year. 
NEWS 7 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Major charity says it may have to reduce services due to NI hike
Many charities and community groups have sounded the alarm over the impact the NI rise will have on an already overburdened sector
NEWS 6 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Autumn budget fails to consider impacts of NI increases on voluntary sector employers
Sheghley Ogilvie: the essential services and support provided by voluntary organisations was neither mentioned nor recognised
OPINION 6 November 2024 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Charity leaders' fears for the financial health of their organisations
A dramatic drop in income is the key driver for the rising concerns
NEWS 5 November 2024 by Graham Martin
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Dundee charity announces major expansion plan
The Yard expects the work to be completed by next summer. 
NEWS 5 November 2024 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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