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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Astonishing figures reveal volunteering's worth to the UK economy
The UK relies on volunteering like never before
NEWS 24 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Bank group awards £5m to support Scottish organisations
Foundation targets those who need it most
NEWS 24 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity arts venue ends cafe tenancy after union dispute
The cafe has been closed since March after claims that workers were sacked for taking part in strike action.
NEWS 21 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Drastic cuts”: Report warns of increasing pressures hitting sector
More than 90% of organisations report rising costs in at least one area.
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government terminates funding of “hate speech” Christian group
A video emerged of Zion Projects chair and trustee Danny Stupple calling Islam “a very strong force of spiritual wickedness”.
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Group wants to see donated healthcare supplies reach those who need it most
Shocking amount of donated supplies never reach its target
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
New Bill has power to increase trust and confidence in Scotland’s charities 
The new Charities Bill working its way through the Scottish Parliament offers opportunities for third sector organisations to strengthen their reputations, says legal expert Helen Kidd
OPINION 19 April 2023 by Helen Kidd
 
Poppy ditches plastic and goes green
New design has a 40% smaller carbon footprint
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Minister makes fairer funding commitment to sector
The move has been welcomed by those working in the charity and voluntary sector. 
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity saved from the brink after Scottish Government funding U-turn
Campaign leads to funding reversal
NEWS 19 April 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.

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