Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector

NEWS 4 July 2023 by Niall Christie

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Social Justice & Poverty

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The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.

https://tfn.scot/news/squeezed-report-warns-of-rising-costs-hitting-third-sector

Census reveals the lasting impact of Scotland’s social enterprises over a decade

NEWS 2 September 2025 by Niall Christie

Management

A summit was held in Stirling to announce the report.

https://tfn.scot/news/census-reveals-the-lasting-impact-of-scotlands-social-enterprises-over-a-decade

New partnership to boost opportunities for refugees

NEWS 21 September 2021 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

The Social Enterprise Academy and Scottish Refugee Council have announced a new initiative

https://tfn.scot/news/new-partnership-to-boost-opportunities-for-refugees

Ban energy companies from forcing customers onto prepay meters

NEWS 12 January 2023 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

#CostOfLivingCrisis

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An MP called the forced switch "morally repugnant"

https://tfn.scot/news/ban-energy-companies-from-forcing-customers-onto-prepay-meters

Council cuts grant to charity arts venue by 10%

NEWS 28 February 2025 by Niall Christie

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Culture & Leisure

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

The DCA in Dundee has said programmes may face cuts.

https://tfn.scot/news/council-cuts-grant-to-charity-arts-venue-by-10

New Scotland Committee members for National Lottery Community Fund

NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin

Management

Funding & Finance

"They will help us to implement our UK-wide strategy here in Scotland"

https://tfn.scot/news/new-scotland-committee-members-for-national-lottery-community-fund

StepChange launches government-backed Debt Advice guide

NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Two in five Scots now struggling with bills and credit commitments.

https://tfn.scot/news/stepchange-launches-government-backed-debt-advice-guide

New chair and trustees join board of air ambulance charity

NEWS 20 September 2024 by Niall Christie

Management

Robbie, 53, takes over from interim chair Mike Beale and will serve up to two terms in office.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-and-trustees-join-board-of-air-ambulance-charity

Charity CEO and founder to stand down after 26 years

NEWS 31 March 2023 by Niall Christie

Helen Carlin started Rowan Alba in 1997 with the aim of creating a new approach to homelessness.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-ceo-and-founder-to-stand-down-after-26-years

Charity hopeful a cure for terminal illness could happen through increased research

NEWS 18 April 2023 by Rab Armour

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Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Advanced treatments and fundraising is tackling the illness head on

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-hopeful-a-cure-for-terminal-illness-could-happen-through-increased-research

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“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector

Census reveals the lasting impact of Scotland’s social enterprises over a decade

New partnership to boost opportunities for refugees

Ban energy companies from forcing customers onto prepay meters

Council cuts grant to charity arts venue by 10%

New Scotland Committee members for National Lottery Community Fund

StepChange launches government-backed Debt Advice guide

New chair and trustees join board of air ambulance charity

Charity CEO and founder to stand down after 26 years

Charity hopeful a cure for terminal illness could happen through increased research

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