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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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Charity trustee naming requirements now in place to strengthen sector transparency
Trustee names will be published in the Scottish Charity Register
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish fundraiser a top performer as in-person fundraising roars back
Vitrual events now at their lowest level since 2019
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
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Macmillan workers vote overwhelmingly for union recognition
Over 200 staff vote for Unite ahead of recognition ballot covering entire workforce
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity registers in Scotland to tackle digital exclusion
It says a long term strategy is essential to create lasting change
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
U-turn not enough: benefit cuts must be scrapped altogether
"It seems the UK Government’s message is: you're ok if you are disabled today, but good luck if you become disabled tomorrow"
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Community groups bid to run city hub
Neighbourhood centre edges closer to a sustainable new future
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Survey will explore what it's like to work in Scotland's voluntary sector in 2025
It will ask: what do you enjoy and value? What is less satisfying? How could you be better supported?
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Sector ignored once again as minister reveals financial forecasts
"Our sector needed action, not warm words and empty promises"
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charities unite against social security cuts
They have written a joint letter to Scottish Secretary Ian Murray and copied it to all of Scotland’s MPs at Westminster
NEWS 26 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New site launched to strengthen charity governance across Scotland
The free user-friendly platform offers accessible, up-to-date guidance for charities, community groups and social enterprises
NEWS 26 June 2025 by Graham Martin
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Small charities: cementing the bedrock of our communities
For Small Charity Week, which runs till 28 June, TFN's Niall Christie spoke to two grassroots groups to explore the challenges they face
NEWS 25 June 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Essential services at risk as vast majority of Scottish charities face financial insecurity
Results from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker show that charities are at crisis point
NEWS 24 June 2025 by Graham Martin
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.

Read it here
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