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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
 
Community hubs launch at football grounds
Whole range of support will be available
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Cancel global debt now urges aid group
Debt is a burden some countries can't escape
NEWS 10 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former PM: nothing can be done to prevent NI hike being imposed on charities
However, he said other means can be found to increase funds available to the voluntary sector
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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Multi-year pilot a “positive first step” in reforming sector funding, charity says
Children in Scotland are one of the organisations who have been calling for a funding rethink. 
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Leading charity chief is to step down
Hunt is on for a successor
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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Social Bite proves its worth as research reveals impact on society
Charity is having a signifcant impact
NEWS 6 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Calls for energy debt relief scheme
People are being pushed into debt as energy costs spiral
NEWS 6 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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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
 
“Seismic”: Foreign Office warns of impact of US foreign aid freeze
UK Government department has particular concerns about the global health consequences. 
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
FCDO and global civil society urged to work together
West Africa Civil Society Institute and Bond UK have published the new roadmap.
NEWS 5 February 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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