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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Former minister: we need a wealth tax not the NI hike
UK Government's plans could have a devastating impact on services, it's claimed
NEWS 18 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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TFN's February edition is out now - read it here
New mag looks at charities and social media, council cuts and the Waspi campaign
NEWS 17 February 2025 by Graham Martin
 
NI hike hits Scotland’s most vulnerable as charity set to shed jobs
Despite good trading, enterprise can't contain growing staff costs
NEWS 11 February 2025 by Rab Armour
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Former PM: nothing can be done to prevent NI hike being imposed on charities
However, he said other means can be found to increase funds available to the voluntary sector
NEWS 7 February 2025 by Graham Martin
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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
 
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 Rab Armour
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The centre cannot hold – reform must start locally 
Jim Gallagher on the problems of framing public policy in Scotland – and where the voluntary sector fits in 
OPINION 24 January 2025 by Professor Jim Gallagher FRSE
 
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 Rab Armour
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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