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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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Charles' foodbank visit greeted by chants of "not my king" as activists slam hypocrisy
Not everyone applauded the royal visit
NEWS 17 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Making memories matter
Anna Turner explores how charities can maximise the rich potential of in-memory products to give supporters the choice they seek
OPINION 15 January 2025 by Anna Turner
 
“Brutal cycle”: no social housing available in whole of Edinburgh as crisis worsens
New data shows there are no properties available to rent from the council or housing associations in the entire capital. 
NEWS 17 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance flies into the future with state-of-the-art helicopter
The new Airbus H145 D3 is currently in production and will receive its customised aeromedical fit-out.
NEWS 17 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector staff among appointments to Land Commission
A third sector policy expert and others with charity experience have been appointed as a Land Commissioners by the Scottish Government. 
NEWS 17 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New hopes city farm can be a community success
Lease agreement offers new hope
NEWS 17 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
New man over board at leading third sector group
Takes over from interim chair
NEWS 15 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector leader heads up new position at mental health charity
NEWS 15 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charities told to use AI with caution when applying for funds
“AI-supported applications do not tell the unique story of your community and how you want to support them"
NEWS 14 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Regulator publishes outcome of social housing consultation 
The review looked into the indicators to monitor Scottish Social Housing Charter performance. 
NEWS 14 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities' investments are being used to plug the funding gap
Research shows organisations need to maximise return on investments
NEWS 14 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Insurance firm to offer free cyber security tool for SCVO members
Keegan & Pennykid and cyber insurance specialist Coalition are partnering with the sector body
NEWS 14 January 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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