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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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“Drastic cuts”: Report warns of increasing pressures hitting sector
More than 90% of organisations report rising costs in at least one area.
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government terminates funding of “hate speech” Christian group
A video emerged of Zion Projects chair and trustee Danny Stupple calling Islam “a very strong force of spiritual wickedness”.
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Group wants to see donated healthcare supplies reach those who need it most
Shocking amount of donated supplies never reach its target
NEWS 20 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow charity launches appeal to help keep them on the road 
The charity could be facing a charge of £85 per day to be able to operate.
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Poppy ditches plastic and goes green
New design has a 40% smaller carbon footprint
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Debt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket
Among arrears on essentials, energy bills were a particular pressure point for clients last year. 
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Minister makes fairer funding commitment to sector
The move has been welcomed by those working in the charity and voluntary sector. 
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity saved from the brink after Scottish Government funding U-turn
Campaign leads to funding reversal
NEWS 19 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
National Care Service delayed by Scottish Government
The statement outlined the First Ministers future plans in Government, including a number of legislative announcements. 
NEWS 18 April 2023 by Niall Christie
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Very deep poverty now a factor for many low income Scots
Charity states 150,000 more now living at this level
NEWS 18 April 2023 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.

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