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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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Expert calls for return to fairness and global solidarity after aid budget cuts
Dr Pritish Behuria said aid is still desperately needed. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Church dating back to 565 saved by local Inverness charity
The Save Old High Inverness campaign has announced its success. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Cybercrime charity helps recover over £1million in first year
450 individuals have been supported by the Cyber and Fraud Hub. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Two Scots charities resign from government Long Covid group 
Long Covid Scotland and Long Covid Kids warned of “inaction and broken promises”. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Campaign launches to help charity bridge huge shortfall in funds
Running costs rocket but demand for services is at all time high
NEWS 7 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Damning report leads to closure of charity-run care home
Care of residents was being compromised
NEWS 6 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Landmark merger brings two prominent Scottish funds together
Cash first approach to supporting women
NEWS 31 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Support for extending VAT relief for business donations of goods to charity
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has published their thoughts. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeen charity appoints liquidators
Mental Health Aberdeen have stopped operations.
NEWS 25 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Prime Minister rules out National Insurance exemption for charities
Sir Keir Starmer was quizzed on the “breaking” of charities. 
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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