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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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30-year-old charity saved from closure after government intervention
Kate Forbes confirmed in Holyrood that Young Enterprise Scotland would have its funding covered to ensure it remains viable. 
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“UK must advocate for UNRWA”: Bosses of NGOs speak out over Israel’s agency ban 
Concerns have been raised about the devastating effect this could have on aid. 
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Moira's Run raises more than £10k for charity
The Moira Fund was set up in memory of Moira Jones, who was murdered in Queen's Park in 2008
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charities revolt at prospect of devastating cuts to Edinburgh’s community organisations
The council may step in and cover shortfalls for the remainder of this financial year.
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
UK budget: employer NI hike could push charities to the brink
Sector leaders call for urgent clarification on whether voluntary organisations will be hit
NEWS 28 October 2024 by Graham Martin
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How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion
This was a powerful demonstration of how the Citizens Advice service is not just an advice-giver for the tens of thousands of clients we help every year
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
 
Charity secures funding to support vulnerable mothers facing childbirth alone
A £10,000 grant will be used to train a new group of volunteers to be birth companions
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Pioneering charity faces closure as Scottish Government makes it compete for cash
Budget cuts and funding changes mean it has lost its £480,000 core grant
NEWS 24 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
No trust: founder's brutal lesson for charities after falling foul of a fraudster
"When you work for a charity, it's a privileged position to be in. The message should be sent out to the third sector that this is unacceptable."
NEWS 23 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Grant boosts local economies
Communities can become agents of change
NEWS 23 October 2024 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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