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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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Scottish Government reaffirms support and funding for Stonewall
There had been pressure for the charity to be dropped by ministers
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
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New director for Scottish children’s charity
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NEWS 2 May 2025 by Niall Christie
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Helping people with debt? Support is here
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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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