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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Lack of accountability in government’s budget process, research finds
These included that 42% of organisations began the financial year not knowing if they had funding last year. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Former minister slams Scottish Government over care service debacle
Fromer health minister feels anger and is dispirited over loss of support
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Highland charity founder named “changemaker”
James Dunbar of New Start Highland has been included on the Big Issue’s list for 2025. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
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Charity boss: Using evictions to collect rent is a mistake
Shelter’s Gordon MacRae spoke out as removals in Glasgow rise. 
NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
From Shetland to Stranraer: how our network delivers life-changing advice for all
Natasha Parker on working together, nationwide
OPINION 27 January 2025 by Natasha Parker
 
Sector's sadness at National Care Service "mess"
Care bodies fear little will change as plans for care service are scrapped
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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Former PM celebrates Warm Welcome Week
He visited the Salvation Army’s Warm Welcome Space in Kirkcaldy
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Activists target electronics supplier in Glasgow
Protesters won't stop taking action to disrupt "Scottish complicity"
NEWS 24 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Samaritartan launches for Burns Night
Design was chosen by Samaritans' volunteers
NEWS 23 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Forum to tackle loneliness launches
It will discuss practice, policy and research
NEWS 23 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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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