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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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Revealed: the 'giving tax' which is costing charities millions
Campaigners and politicians want action to end Gift Aid commission
NEWS 23 May 2025 by Graham Martin
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National Lottery celebrates 30 years of game-changing charity funding in Scotland
MSPs hear how funding from the lottery has had a significant impact on arts, community, heritage and sporting sectors
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“Catastrophic”: Scottish Care warning on ending international care worker recruitment
225 social care organisations across Scotland contributed to the report. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Trussell Trust provides one food parcel every two minute in Scotland over past year
New annual figures show 240,000 emergency provisions provided across the country. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government urged to “not turn away” from aid commitments to support women and girls
NGOs and charities in the UK have raised concerns about services on the chopping block
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Reduction in overseas aid spending not temporary, minister says
Jenny Chapman confirmed the reduced level is the new normal
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities given cash to tackle digital inequality
Glasgow experiences some of the highest levels of digital exclusion in the UK
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Legacy market growth reaching £4.5 billion  
Charitable estates rise 22% from previous year 
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Huge £12 million fund to help communities most in need
It will provide support for organisations who need it now, and to help with longer-term capacity building
NEWS 15 May 2025 by Graham Martin
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Labour aid minister scolded by MPs during Development Committee appearance
Baroness Jenny Chapman faced questions from her own MPs and criticism from NGOs
NEWS 14 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish care workers to strike for first time in a decade
Members of Unison at Enable Scotland are to walk out over May and June
NEWS 14 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN reporter in the running for top UK journalism award
Niall Christie has been shortlisted for an Orwell Prize
NEWS 14 May 2025 by TFN
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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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