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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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“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the Scottish Government.
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity worker wins unfair dismissal case
Claims of racial discrimination were dismissed
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Depute chief executive unveiled for Who Cares? Scotland
Kenny Murray, who previously served as director of engagement and influence, will take on the role from January 2024. 
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Former top cop takes role as charity ambassador
He will use his expertise and influence to raise awareness about the critical issues affecting children and young people
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Triple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure
Funding challenges have contributed to the closures, which will come into effect next year.
NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Ministers commit to earlier funding arrangement announcements for third sector
Voluntary groups will be told of funding arrangements “as soon as is practicably possible” going forward. 
NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Fundamental change”: Charities call for fair tax reform in Scottish budget
An open letter was issued to the leaders of Scotland’s five main political parties issued on the eve of the draft Scottish Budget.
NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Hospice sector urgently needs cash injection to sustain quality of care
Sector is subsidising the NHS according to campaigners
NEWS 18 December 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Council votes to ban sky lanterns and helium balloons 
The Scottish Borders Council voted unanimously at a meeting of the full council.
NEWS 15 December 2023 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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