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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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“No soft-landing”: devastating effect of overseas aid cut yet to be felt, government warned
Former CEO of Save the Children has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to slash development budgets
NEWS 7 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Must go further”: Scottish Government urged to make good on support for voluntary sector
Limited pilots announced earlier this year were welcome, but more must be done, says SCVO
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh Partnership launches review of longer-term support for the city’s third sector
Results of the consultation will be reported in August. 
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government reaffirms support and funding for Stonewall
There had been pressure for the charity to be dropped by ministers
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
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New director for Scottish children’s charity
Dr Louise Hill will take on the role 
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Charity Awards 2025 finalists announced by SCVO
Vote for your favourite Scottish Charity Awards finalist
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Gaza aid blocks “appalling and unacceptable”, government admits
UK Government raises alarm about the effect on aid and to aid workers
NEWS 5 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
IRC president calls for mitigations to “dangers” posed by UK aid cuts
Former foreign secretary David Miliband set out proposals in a speech in London
NEWS 5 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Applications open for new grant giver in Scotland
Established to provide support for those most in need
NEWS 5 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Next step on path to new National Park
NatureScot will provide advice to the Scottish Government next week
NEWS 2 May 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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