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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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£86k council funding cut for Argyll and Bute charities 
Councillor are due to meet on February 16 to discuss the matter further, before the final budget is voted on on February 23. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Dyslexia charity welcomes new business sign-up
It joins a cohort of businesses eager to demonstrate their commitment to dyslexia inclusion in Scotland’s workplaces
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Aberdeen charity gets royal approval
Campaign shines a spotlight on the importance of early childhood
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland's iconic pine trees face wipe-out
The unique pines are facing ecological disaster
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Housing group saves struggling tenants vital cash
From benefits to energy-saving advice, support is on offer
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Baby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs of rent are prohibitive. 
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New fund for people affected by dementia
Grants of £500 to £10,000
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Civil society express concerns about anti-strike legislation
The legislation would allow Ministers to write regulations in any services within six sectors that will force workers to work during strike action. 
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Baby loss charity in vital fight for funding as running costs' crisis sweeps sector
Many charities are losing funding and going to the wall
NEWS 30 January 2023 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.

Read it here
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