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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Glasgow children’s centre facing closure after funds cut
The Notre Dame Centre has been operating since 1931. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Comic Relief total down but still raised an "incredible amount"
It remains one of the nation's favourite fundraisers
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 
Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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Gaps remain in housing support despite funding boost
Adaptations to social housing need greater investment
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
The harsh reality of a life in debt 
Jemiel Benison on dealing with debt crisis
OPINION 24 March 2025 by Jemiel Benison
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MPs blitz bid to save small charities from devastating NI hike
They voted by 310 to 183 against a lifeline amendment
NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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New Scotland Committee members for National Lottery Community Fund
"They will help us to implement our UK-wide strategy here in Scotland"
NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Farmers' charity secures local authority funding
The award is the first of its kind from a council to Farmstrong
NEWS 19 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Weekly volunteering brings £1,000 annual wellbeing benefit
New research has outlined the positives of regular volunteering in Scotland.
NEWS 19 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
NGO warns aid cuts put “millions of children’s lives at risk”
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) outlined the dire consequences of cutting UK aid spending.
NEWS 19 March 2025 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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