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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 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
 
Ramblers fear council budget cuts will deter freedom to roam
Walking isn't being prioritised by local authorities
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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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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Scottish charity warn of risk to historic fairs
Fair Scotland have launched a campaign to save the events across the country.
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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