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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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The mega-rich are open to leaving more to charities
Report highlights the opportunity for fundraisers to engage this audience at the will-planning stage
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
Sponsored content: looking for nominations for those who have saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole
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Imagination, fresh thinking and a new Holyrood agenda 
Social Enterprise Scotland’s manifesto for the upcoming Holyrood election has now been launched
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
TFN's sector Guide: explore advertising opportunities here
The new publication is widely read and distrubuted across Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 29 August 2025 by TFN
 
Vital funding boost welcomed by Edinburgh's third sector
Council backs the work of leading organisations
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Council announces new partnership for counselling after charity closure
Concerns had been raised about the loss of service in Aberdeen. 
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Regulator’s online feature makes charity trustee submissions easier
OSCR has said the response to registration changes has been encouraging. 
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Niall Christie
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Salmon farm decision splits conservation groups
Many are against while others have come out in favour
NEWS 28 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
The art of looking after volunteers
Volunteers are often the lifeblood of creative groups, but if you don’t take care of them even the most devoted will head for the door, writes Kelly Donaldson
OPINION 27 August 2025 by Kelly Donaldson
 
OSCR ends investigation into charity’s castle sale
Clan Donald Lands Trust are trying to sell Armadale Castle.
NEWS 27 August 2025 by Niall Christie
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Liquidators take over charity after bank account syphoned
Sad demise of Glasgow organisation that supported hundreds of locals
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Scottish Federation of Housing Associations appoints new chief executive
Richard Meade will join SFHA on 8 September and succeeds outgoing chief executive Sally Thomas
NEWS 26 August 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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