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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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Scottish Charity Awards 2025: open for applications
Nominate an inspiring group, a worthy charity, even an unsung hero
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Gen Z board members sought after surge of interest in hostelling
Three volunteer ‘adventure curators’ wanted
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Social Bite proves its worth as research reveals impact on society
Charity is having a signifcant impact
NEWS 6 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Government announces £60m in multi-year funding deals
A total of 45 grants running to April 2027 were unveiled
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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Third sector investment needed to protect frontline support services
Cyrenians said some of their work is at risk due to a lack of funding. 
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Island trust aims to raise £60,000 to restore damaged gardens
Achamore Gardens on Gigha was hit hard by Storm Éowyn.
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former Scottish Labour leader launches new Glasgow charity
Jim Murphy will provide an initial £20,000 to support people in Arden. 
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Swinney tells Gathering: Scots budget backing means multi-year funding for sector
He tells delegates: “I need you to be less worried about money”
NEWS 4 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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Courage in the face of adversity is the inspiration behind new fundraising campaign
Football teams and greats lend their support
NEWS 3 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Highland charity founder named “changemaker”
James Dunbar of New Start Highland has been included on the Big Issue’s list for 2025. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Charity boss: Using evictions to collect rent is a mistake
Shelter’s Gordon MacRae spoke out as removals in Glasgow rise. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Heather Thomson named as CEO of The Data Lab
The appointment follows Thomson taking on the interim CEO role last year.
NEWS 27 January 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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