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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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Capital's third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Baby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs of rent are prohibitive. 
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Getting to grips with restricted funds
Expert advice on managing your charity's finances
OPINION 1 February 2023 by Vivien Ma
 
Foundation fighting climate crisis through largest ever partnership with Co-op  
Grants of £75,000 to £200,000 are available to organisations.
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Anti-poverty charity announces voluntary recognition agreement with trade union
The announcement comes alongside confirmation that workers at the charity will receive a 9% pay rise.
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New fund for people affected by dementia
Grants of £500 to £10,000
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
New green fund aims to raise £4m for charities
Applications are now open
NEWS 31 January 2023 by Robert Armour
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Scorched earth: council could cut 100% of funding to the third sector
Move would be devastating for vulnerable people - but charities are fighting back
NEWS 31 January 2023 by Graham Martin
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Baby loss charity in vital fight for funding as running costs' crisis sweeps sector
Many charities are losing funding and going to the wall
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity reveals cost of living cutbacks forced on households
The charity is running Big Energy Saving Winter, a campaign encouraging people worried about energy bills and the cost of living to seek advice.
NEWS 30 January 2023 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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