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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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Starmer slammed by Labour MPs over international aid cuts
Full details of the spending reductions were outlined this week. 
NEWS 28 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
As Labour government chooses warfare over welfare, Scottish civil society reacts with fury
Spring statement: “these cruel cuts are out of touch with what voters want from this government"
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Missed poverty targets but charities still praise Scottish Government
Highly unlikely legally-binding poverty reduction targets will be met by 2030
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Stop demonising most vulnerable warns leading charity
Attacks on the welfare system is creating psychological damage
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Welfare cuts: what sort of society are we choosing to build?
The spring statement: Personal Independent Payments are economic drivers and social enterprises' employability stats are evidence of this, says Andy Paterson
OPINION 27 March 2025 by Andy Paterson
 
Spring statement will increase financial pressure on the voluntary sector, charity bodies warn
The chancellor’s spending plans were unveiled on Wednesday, with no exemptions for NI hikes
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New man at helm of forces' charity
Takes up post after 37 years of service in the RAF
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow children’s centre facing closure after funds cut
The Notre Dame Centre has been operating since 1931. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UN chief’s Scotland visit uncovers 30 year old connection with charity boss
The visit took place at the Welcoming charity in Edinburgh. 
NEWS 25 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.

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