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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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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
1 comment
 
Calls for energy debt relief scheme
People are being pushed into debt as energy costs spiral
NEWS 6 February 2025 by Robert Armour
1 comment
 
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
 
Promise to care experienced children, young people and families behind schedule
New report warns progress has been delayed but 2030 target is still achievable. 
NEWS 5 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
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