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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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Scottish charity is blessed by Pope Francis
SCIAF is marking its 60th anniversary in 2025 with a number of events and campaigns across the year
NEWS 29 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Sistema Scotland welcomes new board members
They will strengthen work to tackle poverty and inequality
NEWS 28 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New partnership launched to support NGO HR practices
Bond and Birches Group unveiled the plans. 
NEWS 28 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Relief for voluntary sector as PVG fee waiver retained
The Scottish Government announced they would not go ahead with plans to replace the scheme. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Lack of accountability in government’s budget process, research finds
These included that 42% of organisations began the financial year not knowing if they had funding last year. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former minister slams Scottish Government over care service debacle
Fromer health minister feels anger and is dispirited over loss of support
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Third sector slowest to use artificial intelligence
Charities come last of 12 sectors surveyed to use AI tools
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Charity lottery cap set to be removed by summer
It would free up millions of pounds for society lotteries
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Highland charity founder named “changemaker”
James Dunbar of New Start Highland has been included on the Big Issue’s list for 2025. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Cyber centre puts purpose over profit in move to social enterprise status
The group has become the only cyber social enterprise in Scotland.  
NEWS 27 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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