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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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Funding boost helps Highlanders with soaring cost of living
Service is unique to the region
NEWS 25 January 2024 by Robert Armour
 
During this cost of living crisis we can’t lose sight of our values
Every day people act with compassion to reach out to those in their community who need advice, practical support and care
OPINION 22 January 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
TFN magazine's January edition is out now - read it here!
First mag of the year looks at the state of civil society world wide, women in the sector and charity closures
NEWS 22 January 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel announces appointment of co-chairs
The pair will be the first ever to take on the role. 
NEWS 19 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charities running at full capacity and now turning service users away
Running cost crisis is creating real concern for charities
NEWS 19 January 2024 by Robert Armour
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“Often overlooked”: third sector pivotal to Scotland’s economy, research shows
Scotland’s third sector plays a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and fostering community well-being
NEWS 18 January 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scottish Government to cut community safety charity’s grant funding by half
From April SCSN will receive just half of the grant funding from the Scottish Government.
NEWS 17 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
V and A Dundee set to cut exhibit numbers as running costs bite
The V and A Museum in Dundee will stage just one major exhibit each year.
NEWS 17 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity leisure group denies threat of closures after council paper
Edinburgh Leisure said there had been “misleading” reporting in the media. 
NEWS 16 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charities lose more than half a billion pounds as donors fail to claim Gift Aid
Huge sum is going wanting as charities see demand for services soar
NEWS 16 January 2024 by Robert Armour
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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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