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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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GFT announces new head
Promotion from within
NEWS 29 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
A brave new context?
A new government covenant for the UK sector is welcome but how does it affect Scotland, asks Anna Fowlie
OPINION 24 July 2025 by Anna Fowlie
 
Borders charity given deadline extension by Care Inspectorate
The Brothers of Charity in Galashiels were rated as “weak” in a number of areas. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Support for extending VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has published their thoughts. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Network of community-led coastal conservation groups in Scotland becomes independent charity
The Coastal Communities Network has been granted charitable status. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
ICO fines charity following destruction of irreplaceable personal records
Handwritten letters and photographs from birth parents amongst items destroyed.
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Watchdog demands charity elects new board
Breakdown in relations between trustees
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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Aberdeen charity appoints liquidators
Mental Health Aberdeen have stopped operations.
NEWS 25 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow charity under investigation sees court call in liquidators
Probe has been ongoing and now in its third year
NEWS 24 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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Prime Minister rules out National Insurance exemption for charities
Sir Keir Starmer was quizzed on the “breaking” of charities. 
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Extent of aid cuts unveiled as UK Government publishes impact assessment
The Foreign Office styled the cuts as a modernisation.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity opens new independent‑living hub
Young adults with additional needs will be able to live more independently.
NEWS 23 July 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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