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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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NHS Grampian charity invests million in transformational healthcare projects
A total of £3.1million has been raised. 
NEWS 19 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Social care charities warn of sector’s looming “collapse”
Hundreds of groups have united in their calls to John Swinney
NEWS 18 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Skye trust under investigation after asset sale
The Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT) is set to make nearly £7million. 
NEWS 18 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Blame game: charities exchange blows after community hub vandalised
Bad blood between charities over destruction of neighbourhood centre
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid
The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Half a million pound funding powers grassroots climate action in central Scotland
Community Climate Action Hubs will benefit. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Community hub reopens in Edinburgh
New additions include a cafe
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Concern over spending leads OSCR to probe failed Aberdeen charity
Seventy-five-year-old group suddenly closed last month
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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CCA break silence over protest and “ableist” slur
The charity-run venue has published a lengthy statement. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Launch of two new guides for local climate action
One for local authorities, and one for community organisations.
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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