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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 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
1 comment
 
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
2 comments
 
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 Robert Armour
3 comments
 
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 Robert Armour
2 comments
 
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
 
Brexit worsening conditions for EU migrants in Scotland say campaign group
Systemic gaps in welfare and justice systems now widely evident
NEWS 21 January 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Navigating the Shifting Sands
Kirsten Hogg on a new tool to help organisations plan for the future
OPINION 20 January 2025 by Kirsten Hogg
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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