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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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New appeal launched to honour Scotland’s mining communities
Plans to power a national museum’s next chapter
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
"A pattern": Muslim charities ask why they have been excluded from fund for a second time
They want an inquiry into how decisions are made
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Graham Martin
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UK's largest fundraiser aims to beat last year's record total
Launches today
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Campaigners hail victory as two-child cap is scrapped
Groups now urge cash freed up to be spent supporting struggling families
NEWS 27 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements
Rising wage levels and changes to salary sacrifice schemes will have an effect on third sector
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scotland’s culture sector calls for new legislation to support long-term growth and impact
A Culture Act can realise “untapped potential” of sector at critical juncture
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Money Advice Scotland awarded funding from The Robertson Trust
The funding will enable the organisation to further develop its work in prevention, trauma-informed practice and follow-up
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
"No further burdens": charities make budget plea to chancellor
Sector is already at breaking point with rising costs and diminishing funding
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Let’s have a budget for fairness and compassion
David Hilferty’s message to the chancellor
OPINION 24 November 2025 by David Hilferty
 
"Donated" charity minibus ends up registered to convicted criminal
Questions remain whether minibus was ever donated to a Glasgow mosque
NEWS 21 November 2025 by Rab Armour
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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