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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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Scottish Fundraising Awards winners revealed
"The pandemic highlighted the agility and talent of Scotland’s fundraisers"
NEWS 10 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Game changing donation for Scotland's biggest community buyout
Success would allow the community to put into action ambitious plans for tackling the nature and climate emergencies
NEWS 9 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scots hospital charities go head-to-head in fundraising challenge
Lap the Map is now in its third year and has raised over £250,000 so far. 
NEWS 9 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Introduction of Food Commission welcomed by Scots anti-poverty charities
Earlier this week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced SNP ministers will back proposals put forward by the Scottish Greens.
NEWS 8 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New partnership launched to break down barriers for young people with a learning disability 
The expansion of the programme is supported by Edinburgh City Council through the Young Person Guarantee.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Social investment fund will now cover even more of Scotland
Investing in Enterprise Fund extended into five new areas
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Awakening 'sleepy trusts' to unlock millions for Scotland's charities
Dormant grant-givers have been identified - and work is underway to unearth their treasure
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland open applications for in-person awards
The awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), will celebrate the work of social enterprises.
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
UK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end
Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1
NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity warns of "lasting impact" of cost of living crisis
Across the CAB network advice on utilities – namely energy – was up 62 per cent compared to April 2021.
NEWS 7 June 2022 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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