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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
 
Cancel global debt now urges aid group
Debt is a burden some countries can't escape
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former PM: nothing can be done to prevent NI hike being imposed on charities
However, he said other means can be found to increase funds available to the voluntary sector
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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Gen Z board members sought after surge of interest in hostelling
Three volunteer ‘adventure curators’ wanted
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Leading charity chief is to step down
Hunt is on for a successor
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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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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Scottish Seabird Centre appoints new CEO
Marine conservation and education charity appoints Harry Huyton.
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Seismic”: Foreign Office warns of impact of US foreign aid freeze
UK Government department has particular concerns about the global health consequences. 
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
FCDO and global civil society urged to work together
West Africa Civil Society Institute and Bond UK have published the new roadmap.
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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Concerns remain despite US government adding waivers to foreign aid cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement this week.  
NEWS 31 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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