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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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“The world is watching”: Campaigners warn of thousands of maternal deaths due to UK aid cuts
Politicians and charities have both raised significant concerns about the government’s plans.
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Government refuses to make aid commitments on nutrition
Ministers rejected a recommendation made by the cross-party International Development Committee. 
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Enable Scotland workers to walk out over pay
UNISON confirmed strike action will begin Thursday.
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Social Investment Scotland strengthens leadership team with COO appointment
Sharon Gillies joins from MND Scotland. 
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Fundraising Regulator publishes new advice for supermarket collections
The guidance comes alongside supermarkets and retailers. 
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Bloom time for Scots charity after flower show win
Garden will now be relocated to Scotland so more can enjoy it
NEWS 27 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Activists target Scottish supplier over alleged Israeli armed forces links
Red paint daubed across the building's facade
NEWS 27 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
UK Government told to rethink approach to civil society
Bond’s latest review of civic space highlights key trends threatening charities and campaigners
NEWS 27 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Night bus ensures women's safety
Bus will operate on a Friday and Saturday
NEWS 26 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Revealed: the 'giving tax' which is costing charities millions
Campaigners and politicians want action to end Gift Aid commission
NEWS 23 May 2025 by Graham Martin
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Union fights outsourcing and job cuts at major charity
"Any company that dumped permanent staff and replaced them with casual, non-unionised labour would rightly face criticism from Oxfam"
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Call for mandatory sensory tests for all dementia assessments
Sensory impairment leads to wider social implications
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Rab 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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