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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Why we need an energy debt relief scheme
David Hilferty: we need urgent action
OPINION 10 February 2025 by David Hilferty
1 comment
 
Community hubs launch at football grounds
Whole range of support will be available
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former PM: nothing can be done to prevent NI hike being imposed on charities
However, he said other means can be found to increase funds available to the voluntary sector
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Sir Tom teams up with Sir Chris for epic fundraiser
New fundraising charity bike ride launched by legendary Olympian
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
A year of optimism and opportunity for Scotland
Duncan Thorp looks for antidotes to the seemingly never-ending cycle of bad news
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Could having the CEO on the board strengthen your charity?
Money is tight. Charities are continually grappling with how best to tackle those challenges. And some are considering the structure of their board. Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the issue.
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Helen Kidd
3 comments
 
Calls for energy debt relief scheme
People are being pushed into debt as energy costs spiral
NEWS 6 February 2025 by Robert Armour
1 comment
 
Blue Cake Day gave us time to talk
Kirsty Greer on taking the time to connect
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Kirsty Greer
 
Scottish Government announces £60m in multi-year funding deals
A total of 45 grants running to April 2027 were unveiled
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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“Seismic”: Foreign Office warns of impact of US foreign aid freeze
UK Government department has particular concerns about the global health consequences. 
NEWS 5 February 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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