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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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Scottish charity warns Labour’s NI increase will cost it £100,000
Mark Bevan of Leuchie House said the announcement would result in an "increase in suffering for families". 
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
A fairer funding model for hospice care in Scotland is needed now more than ever
Jackie Stone says hospices now face a perfect storm
OPINION 21 November 2024 by Jackie Stone
 
Shetland’s third sector “facing uncertainty” after NI hike announcement
Lynn Tulloch of Voluntary Action Shetland spoke out about the plans
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish hospices warn of uncertain future amid “insurmountable funding gap”
The chief executive of a Scottish hospice has joined calls for more financial help amid a funding crisis in the sector. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Keir refuses to confirm exemptions from additional NI costs
The Prime Minister was pressed on rising national insurance contributions. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Burdensome”: accountancy firm hits out at effect of NI hikes on charities
Rory McCall of Wbg cited SCVO who warned the move could cost Scottish charities £75million
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scottish Care: sector must be exempted from National Insurance rises
NHS services are to be exempt but care homes, hospices and GPs are not.
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Midlothian charities urge UK Government to reimburse NI increases
MTSI are calling on the UK Government to extend this support to employers in the third sector.
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
More than 110 homelessness CEOs call for National Insurance support
Estimates suggest National Insurance rises will cost homelessness services between £50million and £60m per year.
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Impact of budget on Scottish charities as helpful as a “vigorous kick in the spleen”
A letter to the editor from Alistair Haw, chief executive officer, Scottish Huntington’s Association
OPINION 14 November 2024 by Alistair Haw
 
Hospices may have to turn dying people away as running costs crisis grips
Sector leaders make dire warning after UK Government NI hike
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
TFN magazine's November edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at the UK budget, Palestinian solidarity, community ownership and much, much more
NEWS 12 November 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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