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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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New charity development improving lives
Older people's lives are being transformed
NEWS 17 February 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Dumfries-based charity opens consultation on redundancies
The Usual Place community café has warned it faces a “perfect storm” with financial pressures taking their toll.
NEWS 17 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Public safety being compromised as prisoners released early
Charity says early relaese is creating anxiety for victims
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Robert Armour
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Scottish charities hit out at Labour Government over “sneaky” changes to citizenship rules
Scottish Refugee Council and JustRight Scotland spoke up. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity launches emergency appeal as drought hits Southern Africa
Mary’s Meals outlined their reasoning for the new campaign. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Hamish MacInnes legacy will boost mountain grant scheme
The Scottish Mountaineering Trust will benefit. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish grantmaker returns to funding after pause
The Robertson Trust announced a new multi-year grants programme
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Government told multi-year funding needed to help tackle gender-based violence
White Ribbon Scotland spoke out after the latest settlement from ministers
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity for ageing artists announces 2025 bursary awards
Luminate and the Baring Foundation will support 12 recipients over 50. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Royals accused of using Scottish charities as “PR exercise”
Prince William visited a farm charity in Angus despite concerns over his landholdings 
NEWS 13 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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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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