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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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"A world where animals are respected": new chief for welfare charity
He takes over from Bob Elliot who left in February
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Storm Floris sparks call for Scotland to step up climate action
Better protection to safeguard communities against the dangerous and costly impacts of severe conditions is urgently needed
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Senior arts charity figure in row over “ableist” slur
Charity CEO and finance manager Steven Thomson has been criticised by campaigners
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
CEOs of UK NGOs sign solidarity statement a year after the UK race riots 
43 leaders have joined together to mark the anniversary. 
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New members appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission
The new commissioners include those with third sector experience. 
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Commission warns public bodies on right to protest
Warning to use authority proportionately
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Exclusive: American company owner feigns trustee status in bid to control Scottish charity
Nicholas Gray falsely represents himself as a charity trustee
NEWS 1 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Landmark merger brings two prominent Scottish funds together
Cash first approach to supporting women
NEWS 31 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
GFT announces new head
Promotion from within
NEWS 29 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Borders charity given deadline extension by Care Inspectorate
The Brothers of Charity in Galashiels were rated as “weak” in a number of areas. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Support for extending VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has published their thoughts. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Network of community-led coastal conservation groups in Scotland becomes independent charity
The Coastal Communities Network has been granted charitable status. 
NEWS 28 July 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.

Read it here
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