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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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Financial challenges at highest level since Covid among voluntary organisations
The latest wave of the Scottish Third Sector tracker shows an overwhelming number of groups facing challenges. 
NEWS 9 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New treasurer for SCVO
Farha Jamadar takes up the role as Fiona Gillespie steps down
NEWS 8 February 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Urgent calls for council tax revaluation
“Foundations of Scottish society are being eroded” by local taxation failures
NEWS 8 February 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scottish Government open to independent review of charity regulation
The confirmation came in response to a parliamentary question from Paul O’Kane MSP. 
NEWS 7 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Over £620,000 awarded to support Dumfries and Galloway community groups
The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme was open to Dumfries and Galloway-based charities
NEWS 6 February 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish sensory loss charities appeal for gifts in wills to sustain lifeline services
Seescape, Forth Valley Sensory Centre and VisionPK have joined forces to explain how donations are more needed than ever
NEWS 6 February 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Holyrood committee urges Scottish Government to deliver on multi-year funding commitments
The committee’s convener, SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson, urged the government to go further on measures that would support the sector.
NEWS 31 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
International aid charities plead with UK Government to stop arms sales in Gaza conflict
The calls come after the International Court of Justice issued a preliminary ruling on claims of genocide against Palestinians.
NEWS 31 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow CIC enters administration following financial troubles
Locavore said it has saved 77 jobs and two stores despite the concerns. 
NEWS 31 January 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Huge increase in crisis grants shows impact of rising costs
Personal debt is rising
NEWS 29 January 2024 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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