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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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
 
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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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
 
Calls for energy debt relief scheme
People are being pushed into debt as energy costs spiral
NEWS 6 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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Promise to care experienced children, young people and families behind schedule
New report warns progress has been delayed but 2030 target is still achievable. 
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former Scottish Labour leader launches new Glasgow charity
Jim Murphy will provide an initial £20,000 to support people in Arden. 
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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Anxiety stalks Scotland's children
Remains the biggest mental health issue
NEWS 3 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Charity reveals new chief executive
Brings a wealth of experience to the role
NEWS 3 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish volunteer firefighter wins prestigious charity award
Cameron Carmichael is based at Kilmelford Community Fire Station in Argyll and Bute. 
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.

Read it here
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