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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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“Moral failing”: Scottish MP hits out at Starmer over aid cuts
Brian Leishman said the reduction in funding was not the answer. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Foreign Office fails to back investigation into killing of UK aid workers in Gaza
Eight of a team from the Al-Khair Foundation died after being hit by an Israeli drone on Saturday. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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Senior Labour MP calls for aid funding to be added to EU talks following cut
Stella Creasy said collaborating with Europe could improve the impact of funding. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
More must be done to ensure safety of charity workers in Gaza, aid groups warn
The call comes after the death of eight at the weekend.
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
MPs urge UK Government to “lead by example” in eliminating global hunger
The International Development Committee is calling for spending on nutrition and food security to be protected. 
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Community justice support and court solutions listed in new directory
It aims to provide information on specialist and voluntary sector support in every local authority area
NEWS 18 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Coldplay call for charity regulator to overturn report into Kids Company
Big names back the call as supporters go to court this week
NEWS 17 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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Citizens Advice Scotland project expanded with additional funding
People with Council Tax debt will be supported.
NEWS 17 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Public welcome to celebrate Iftar celebration and charity fundraiser
Event marks the end of this year's Ramadan
NEWS 17 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
UK aid programmes told to pause new agreements ahead of planned cuts
New business cases, contracts, agreements and funding are on hold. 
NEWS 17 March 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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