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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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Ramblers fear council budget cuts will deter freedom to roam
Walking isn't being prioritised by local authorities
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Third sector slowest to use artificial intelligence
Charities come last of 12 sectors surveyed to use AI tools
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
2 comments
 
Charity lottery cap set to be removed by summer
It would free up millions of pounds for society lotteries
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Highland charity founder named “changemaker”
James Dunbar of New Start Highland has been included on the Big Issue’s list for 2025. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scottish charity warn of risk to historic fairs
Fair Scotland have launched a campaign to save the events across the country.
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Cyber centre puts purpose over profit in move to social enterprise status
The group has become the only cyber social enterprise in Scotland.  
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity boss: Using evictions to collect rent is a mistake
Shelter’s Gordon MacRae spoke out as removals in Glasgow rise. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Heather Thomson named as CEO of The Data Lab
The appointment follows Thomson taking on the interim CEO role last year.
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sector's sadness at National Care Service "mess"
Care bodies fear little will change as plans for care service are scrapped
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Charities in Scotland told to guard against complacency
The warning comes as new data shows a decline in volunteer numbers in 2024.
NEWS 24 January 2025 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.

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