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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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Through a glass darkly: the troubled progress of the National Care Service
Rachel Cackett responds to the latest news about the NCS Bill
OPINION 15 November 2024 by Rachel Cackett
 
More than 110 homelessness CEOs call for National Insurance support
Estimates suggest National Insurance rises will cost homelessness services between £50million and £60m per year.
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Impact of budget on Scottish charities as helpful as a “vigorous kick in the spleen”
A letter to the editor from Alistair Haw, chief executive officer, Scottish Huntington’s Association
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Alistair Haw
 
New chair of Clan Cancer Support announced
Katy Gifford will take on the role after the charity’s AGM. 
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish budget: the time for fair and efficient funding is now
Dr Judith Turbyne urges the Scottish Government to prioritise stable funding models and better use of resources for charities
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Dr Judith Turbyne
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Awards celebrate Scotland's change makers
Ten award categories celebrated the breadth and diversity of the country's thriving social enterprise sector
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Hospices may have to turn dying people away as running costs crisis grips
Sector leaders make dire warning after UK Government NI hike
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Under-fire Dean leaves charity-run college after social media posts controversy
TFN uncovered posts by David Wylie during the Olympics
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Growing financial pressures”: chief executive urges funding overhaul 
Dr Turbyne was speaking after the publication of a new pre-Budget report
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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Short-term funding cycles are creating financial instability for Scotland’s charities
The committee calls on the Scottish Government to look at options to prioritise three-year-funding and include provisions for inflation-based adjustments.
NEWS 13 November 2024 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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