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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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Exclusive: Stonewall told it must stop taking "blood money" from the arms trade
Former and current staff have said the LGBTQ+ charity must end its partnerships with weapons manufacturers
NEWS 4 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Future funding still in doubt for Edinburgh charities
Despite a vote on Friday, questions remain long-term. 
NEWS 4 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteer Charter reaches 250 champions
The Volunteer Scotland project relaunched in June last year. 
NEWS 4 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity calls for VAT axe on heritage buildings to support artists
Audrey Carlin told a Holyrood reception that while the creative industries generated £4.4 billion annually the sector was facing tough times
NEWS 1 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
“We must act now”: charity calls for action on complex needs students in Scotland
Capability Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to commit to robust and equitable funding for special education needs in Scotland
NEWS 1 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Legal charity chief given major honour
“I am delighted to have been recognised with this award, and that the importance of child-centred legal services has been recognised"
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Everyone will regret this: SCVO on cuts plan which will devastate charities
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Anna Fowlie
 
“Not yet clear”: SCVO speaks out after NI hike in budget
Voluntary sector leaders are pushing for clarity from the government. 
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Demo against cuts that could wipe out 64 Edinburgh charities
Assemble at 9am outside Edinburgh City Chambers on Friday, 1 November
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Lottery cap holding back vital cash for good causes
Communities and charities would only benefit if the cap was scrapped says minister
NEWS 31 October 2024 by Robert Armour
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.

Read it here
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