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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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Vermin and violence: exposé into the lives of homeless Scots children
Charity says authorities must act now
NEWS 3 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
The cost of living crisis isn’t back: it never went away 
Derek Mitchell: further increases in energy prices will be devastating for so many households 
OPINION 3 March 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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NGOs back former Labour chair after ministerial resignation over aid cuts
Bond put out a statement in support of Anneliese Dodds. 
NEWS 28 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former Labour chair quits as international development minister over aid cuts
Anneliese Dodds has resigned following the Labour government’s slashing of overseas budgets 
NEWS 28 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Pilot project could help care leavers gain financial security
Campaigners gathered at Holyrood
NEWS 28 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Victims’ Awareness Week: why we need to work together to give victims of crime a voice 
Kate Wallace on Victims’ Awareness Week
OPINION 27 February 2025 by Kate Wallace
 
“Day of shame”: Starmer’s aid cuts further infuriate sector
Prime Minister faces outrage after decision to use overseas development budget for defence. 
NEWS 26 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Major charity latest to put staff on redundancy notice
Organisation looks to plug £6m income hole
NEWS 25 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Aberdeen charity calls for urgent intervention to save playscheme service
Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland said rising costs had put the scheme in danger. 
NEWS 24 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Camphill School Aberdeen appoints trio of new trustees to strengthen board  
The charity supports children and young people with complex additional support needs and learning disabilities. 
NEWS 24 February 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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