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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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Relief for voluntary sector as PVG fee waiver retained
The Scottish Government announced they would not go ahead with plans to replace the scheme. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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From Shetland to Stranraer: how our network delivers life-changing advice for all
Natasha Parker on working together, nationwide
OPINION 27 January 2025 by Natasha Parker
 
Lack of accountability in government’s budget process, research finds
These included that 42% of organisations began the financial year not knowing if they had funding last year. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former minister slams Scottish Government over care service debacle
Fromer health minister feels anger and is dispirited over loss of support
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector slowest to use artificial intelligence
Charities come last of 12 sectors surveyed to use AI tools
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Charity lottery cap set to be removed by summer
It would free up millions of pounds for society lotteries
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Highland charity founder named “changemaker”
James Dunbar of New Start Highland has been included on the Big Issue’s list for 2025. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Cyber centre puts purpose over profit in move to social enterprise status
The group has become the only cyber social enterprise in Scotland.  
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity boss: Using evictions to collect rent is a mistake
Shelter’s Gordon MacRae spoke out as removals in Glasgow rise. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Heather Thomson named as CEO of The Data Lab
The appointment follows Thomson taking on the interim CEO role last year.
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
The centre cannot hold – reform must start locally 
Jim Gallagher on the problems of framing public policy in Scotland – and where the voluntary sector fits in 
OPINION 24 January 2025 by Professor Jim Gallagher FRSE
 
Sector's sadness at National Care Service "mess"
Care bodies fear little will change as plans for care service are scrapped
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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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