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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 UK's top ranking charity brands
"This ranking celebrates those inspiring confidence and reminds us that every story told helps shape the future of giving"
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Exclusive: charity's bank account was bled dry after OSCR lifted asset freeze
Cash reserves fell sharply from £66,651 in March 2023 to just £672 a year later
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Red tape deters wealthy from leaving money to charity, wealth managers claim
New study by Rathbones reveals increased desire for legacy giving. 
NEWS 20 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
NHS Grampian charity invests million in transformational healthcare projects
A total of £3.1million has been raised. 
NEWS 19 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Social care charities warn of sector’s looming “collapse”
Hundreds of groups have united in their calls to John Swinney
NEWS 18 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Skye trust under investigation after asset sale
The Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT) is set to make nearly £7million. 
NEWS 18 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid
The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Half a million pound funding powers grassroots climate action in central Scotland
Community Climate Action Hubs will benefit. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New guide offers lifeline to charities under financial strain
The eBook features case studies from the sector. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Hundreds of organisations sign open letter opposing anti-refugee protests
Scottish charities are among those standing against the demonstrations. 
NEWS 12 August 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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