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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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Scotland’s Jewish community write to trustees in support of BDS boycott
Workers at the Glasgow Film Theatre are pushing the cinema’s board to adopt a full boycott.
NEWS 28 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Starmer slammed by Labour MPs over international aid cuts
Full details of the spending reductions were outlined this week. 
NEWS 28 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
As Labour government chooses warfare over welfare, Scottish civil society reacts with fury
Spring statement: “these cruel cuts are out of touch with what voters want from this government"
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UN chief’s Scotland visit uncovers 30 year old connection with charity boss
The visit took place at the Welcoming charity in Edinburgh. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 
Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
1 comment
 
MPs blitz bid to save small charities from devastating NI hike
They voted by 310 to 183 against a lifeline amendment
NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin
2 comments
 
Student hunger strike demands Glasgow Uni severs ties with Israel
Students from campaign group have occupied building
NEWS 19 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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Farmers' charity secures local authority funding
The award is the first of its kind from a council to Farmstrong
NEWS 19 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
NGO warns aid cuts put “millions of children’s lives at risk”
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) outlined the dire consequences of cutting UK aid spending.
NEWS 19 March 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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