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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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“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year. 
NEWS 6 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Capital's third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
NEWS 3 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
DEC Ukraine appeal becomes one of its most successful in just 11 months
Huge support from the UK
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland's iconic pine trees face wipe-out
The unique pines are facing ecological disaster
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Housing group saves struggling tenants vital cash
From benefits to energy-saving advice, support is on offer
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
British Red Cross unveils new Scotland Director
Rob takes over from Marie Hayes who retires after 11 years leading the organisation’s Health and Crisis Response services across Scotland.
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Baby Bank Scotland in appeal for public support
They are now looking for new premises while it works from temporary premises nearby, but has warned that the costs of rent are prohibitive. 
NEWS 2 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Anti-poverty charity announces voluntary recognition agreement with trade union
The announcement comes alongside confirmation that workers at the charity will receive a 9% pay rise.
NEWS 1 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scorched earth: council could cut 100% of funding to the third sector
Move would be devastating for vulnerable people - but charities are fighting back
NEWS 31 January 2023 by Graham Martin
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Charity hits out at ministers as homelessness reaches new records in Scotland
Temporary accommodation is being over-used
NEWS 31 January 2023 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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