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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 Government announces £60m in multi-year funding deals
A total of 45 grants running to April 2027 were unveiled
NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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NI hike risks communities and essential services
Sector speaks out as it is revealed the rise will leave a £200m hole in public finances
NEWS 30 January 2025 by Graham Martin
 
SCVO response to Scottish Labour's Policy Forum
POST 23 January 2025 by David Livey
 
UK Government told to provide sustainable sector funding
Charity leaders set out the sector's ‘asks’ ahead of Spending Review
NEWS 22 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Research shows organisations need to update reserves' strategy
It could lead to financial instability
NEWS 20 January 2025 by Robert Armour
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First minister told fair tax reform key to transforming Scotland’s future
Campaigners have urged the first minister to be bold in his attempts to find solutions to child poverty north of the border.
NEWS 15 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Briefing to Scottish MPs: Employment Rights Bill
POST 9 January 2025 by Sheghley Ogilvie
 
Civil society calls for clarity on National Insurance
48 organisations across Scotland have backed a letter raising concerns.
NEWS 6 January 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities investment risk appetite growing, study shows
The research was carried out by Rathbones alongside major charities worth a collective £4.074billion.
NEWS 19 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Just Transition Commission calls on Scottish Government to set targets
A new report from the commission warned Scotland is “at risk of going backwards”. 
NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's December edition is out now: read it all here!
New mag looks at Band Aid 40, the National Insurance hike, the Scottish budget and much more
NEWS 9 December 2024 by Graham Martin
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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