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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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“Spiralling costs” could force Scottish charity to close in three months
The charity is appealing to businesses and individuals to come forward and help raise as much money as possible to keep the charity afloat. 
NEWS 23 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity representatives struggling to sleep as concerns about funding mount
More than 400 organisations applied to the Glasgow Community Fund for the coming year.
NEWS 20 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cyber threats: sector is "particularly attractive" to attackers
Warnings about criminals taking advantage of charities and public generosity during times of hardship
NEWS 20 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Row over deer cull erupts as charity hit back at complaints to regulator
NEWS 20 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeenshire children's charity fighting to stay afloat
The Ellon-based group is operational across Aberdeen and the Shire, supporting pre-school children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs.
NEWS 20 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
The real-life lessons of burnout
As New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces she is leaving her role, Jane-Claire Judson shares her own experience of approaching burnout last year
OPINION 19 January 2023 by Jane-Claire Judson
 
Multi-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says 
Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector organisations. 
NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities and civil society groups hit out at UK Government’s blocking of gender bill
The Bill, widely supported by charities across the country, passed overwhelmingly in the Scottish Parliament in December.
NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Petition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Pro-Palestine activists force closure of Edinburgh weapons factory
They struck at 5am this morning
NEWS 19 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.

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