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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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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
 
Borders charity given deadline extension by Care Inspectorate
The Brothers of Charity in Galashiels were rated as “weak” in a number of areas. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
ICO fines charity following destruction of irreplaceable personal records
Handwritten letters and photographs from birth parents amongst items destroyed.
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Watchdog demands charity elects new board
Breakdown in relations between trustees
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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Aberdeen charity appoints liquidators
Mental Health Aberdeen have stopped operations.
NEWS 25 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Family meet with Swinney to tackle knife crime crisis
Young Kory McCrimmon was stabbed and killed last year
NEWS 24 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Climate activists take on the far right as they descend on Scotland
Camp will encourage pushback against climate-denying right wing
NEWS 22 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charities warn of effect of foreign aid cuts
Save the Children, Unicef and Doctors without Borders speak out. 
NEWS 22 July 2025 by Niall Christie
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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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