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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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Charities launch aid appeals for Libya as DEC monitors disaster
The Disasters Emergency Committee has said it is considering an appeal against its international criteria
NEWS 15 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
ALLIANCE: Cost of living crisis impacting every aspect of third sector
A leading Scottish charity has warned of the effect the cost of living crisis is having on the country’s third sector. 
NEWS 15 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Richest won't leave cash to charities - despite their wealth
Almost 70% of the highest earners have no intention of leaving any of their money to good causes
NEWS 15 September 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Two historic cinemas saved from permanent closure 
The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen and Filmhouse in Edinburgh have both agreed deals which they hope will keep them open. 
NEWS 15 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
SCVO and partners unveil groundbreaking HR for Creatives project
The programme will kick off in September 2023 and continue for 12 months. 
NEWS 15 September 2023 by Niall Christie
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New website for charities in Inverclyde
CVS Inverclyde’s new site will let users explore its work in-depth
NEWS 15 September 2023 by Graham Martin
 
SIS appoints business and charity leader as chair
The finance provider has said George Walker will join their team.
NEWS 13 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Progressive tax changes urgently needed in Scotland, charities and campaigners warn
Fair tax changes in Scotland could boost spending on key national priorities by hundreds of millions per year, campaigners have said.  
NEWS 13 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Access to mental health services slow and complicated, report warns
There have been big funding increases for services since 2017, but a lack of data makes it hard for the Scottish Government to see the impact of that spending.
NEWS 13 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity-run arts centre facing closure amid funding black hole
A charity director issued a grim warning about the DCA's as it attempts to fill a £300,000 funding blackhole. 
NEWS 12 September 2023 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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