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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 charity launches emergency appeal as drought hits Southern Africa
Mary’s Meals outlined their reasoning for the new campaign. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Hamish MacInnes legacy will boost mountain grant scheme
The Scottish Mountaineering Trust will benefit. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish grantmaker returns to funding after pause
The Robertson Trust announced a new multi-year grants programme
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Government told multi-year funding needed to help tackle gender-based violence
White Ribbon Scotland spoke out after the latest settlement from ministers
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity for ageing artists announces 2025 bursary awards
Luminate and the Baring Foundation will support 12 recipients over 50. 
NEWS 14 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Royals accused of using Scottish charities as “PR exercise”
Prince William visited a farm charity in Angus despite concerns over his landholdings 
NEWS 13 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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New chief for leading music charity
She will lead the organisation after Carol Main, who had been director since 1984, stepped down
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Council facing meeting with government and regulator over homelessness crisis
Local councillors in Edinburgh backed the move following concerns raised by Shelter. 
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Renewed partnership to boost disability sport in Scotland
Scottish Disability Sport teams up with The Motability Scheme. 
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches new strategy with calls for multi-year funding for sector
Fife Gingerbread said there must be focus on achieved systemic change
NEWS 11 February 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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