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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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“Further financial burden”: sector pleads with Chancellor after National Insurance hike
Concerns remain about international aid budgets, alongside National Insurance rises for employers.
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New trustees announced for Simba
The group supports families who have lost their baby
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scots dig deep for Middle East appeal
Rapid response as NGOs work tirelessly in the region
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
30-year-old charity saved from closure after government intervention
Kate Forbes confirmed in Holyrood that Young Enterprise Scotland would have its funding covered to ensure it remains viable. 
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charities need to embrace business partnerships says report
Attitudes are holding back the potential of fruitful relationships
NEWS 30 October 2024 by Robert Armour
 
“UK must advocate for UNRWA”: Bosses of NGOs speak out over Israel’s agency ban 
Concerns have been raised about the devastating effect this could have on aid. 
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Show must go on: community theatre fights for survival amid demolition threat
This follows the discovery of dangerous, ‘bubbly’ RAAC concrete in 2023
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Experienced chair appointed at support charity
James is also the chair of Victim Support Scotland and vice-chair of Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Moira's Run raises more than £10k for charity
The Moira Fund was set up in memory of Moira Jones, who was murdered in Queen's Park in 2008
NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Collaboration of Disability Equality Plan between charities and Scottish Government collapses
Disabled People’s Organisations cited a lack of faith in the government’s approach. 
NEWS 29 October 2024 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.

Read it here
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