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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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Scottish Charity Awards 2025: open for applications
Nominate an inspiring group, a worthy charity, even an unsung hero
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Community hubs launch at football grounds
Whole range of support will be available
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Gen Z board members sought after surge of interest in hostelling
Three volunteer ‘adventure curators’ wanted
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Theatre’s future hangs in balance after funding rejection
5,000 people have signed a petition calling for a rethink.
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Tom teams up with Sir Chris for epic fundraiser
New fundraising charity bike ride launched by legendary Olympian
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Government announces £60m in multi-year funding deals
A total of 45 grants running to April 2027 were unveiled
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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Majority of charities feel optimistic about fundraising in 2025  
Findings come after 2024 saw 77% of charities increase or maintain their fundraising income.  
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Island trust aims to raise £60,000 to restore damaged gardens
Achamore Gardens on Gigha was hit hard by Storm Éowyn.
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Swinney tells Gathering: Scots budget backing means multi-year funding for sector
He tells delegates: “I need you to be less worried about money”
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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Preparations begin for launch of Volunteers' Week
Volunteers save the UK economy an estimated £4.6billion.
NEWS 3 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity chief executive to step down after decade in role
Wasps will begin recruitment for the role. 
NEWS 29 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sistema Scotland welcomes new board members
They will strengthen work to tackle poverty and inequality
NEWS 28 January 2025 by Graham Martin
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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