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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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Event puts babies' rights on the agenda
Conference will hear from leading experts
NEWS 5 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former Scotland rugby captain appointed director of housing charity
Kelly Brown said “the time for action is now” in tackling housing need.
NEWS 4 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Care charities call for greater transparency in reforms
Revised plans for the National Care Service are being discussed. 
NEWS 4 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aid cuts ignore threat posed by climate change, charities warn
The UK Government announced overseas development funding would be cut by 40%. 
NEWS 4 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Save the Children warns of devastating impact of aid cuts on children worldwide 
Both the US and UK Governments have announced swingeing cuts to overseas development funding.
NEWS 4 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Wildlife Trust purchases site bigger than Dundee after largest ever donation
The nature charity plans to restore wildlife and habitats on the site to help tackle the nature and climate crises.  
NEWS 3 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Worst possible moment”: Scottish charity hits out at Starmer over aid cuts
Mary’s Meals funding will not be affected, but said there would “undoubtedly” be a knock-on effect on the communities they serve. 
NEWS 3 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Starmer appoints new minister after resignation over overseas aid cuts
Baroness Chapman of Darlington has been appointed Minister of International Development
NEWS 3 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity cinema workers celebrate successful boycott in solidarity with Palestinians
Unite Hospitality members at the Glasgow Film Theatre have reached an agreement with the organisation. 
NEWS 3 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Toxic workplace culture is driving staff out of the third sector, new survey reveals
Work carried out by Charity Job Finder paints a bleak picture. 
NEWS 3 March 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.

Read it here
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