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Funding delays emerge as major challenge for Scottish charities

NEWS 4 February 2026 by Niall Christie
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Organisations call for reliable, multi-year funding to avoid increased annual pressures

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-delays-emerge-as-major-challenge-for-scottish-charities

Aid must prove impact through local leadership and long‑term investment, MPs told 

NEWS 4 February 2026 by Niall Christie
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The UK’s International Development Committee held evidence session as part of its inquiry on the future of aid

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-must-prove-impact-through-local-leadership-and-long-term-investment-mps-told

Charity publishes open letter to back up its Holyrood policy asks

NEWS 4 February 2026 by Graham Martin
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Dyslexia Scotland will send it to all political parties as it sets out its priorities for government

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-publishes-open-letter-to-back-up-its-holyrood-policy-asks

Private school probed over misconduct announces closure

NEWS 4 February 2026 by Graham Martin
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Fernhill School is being investigated by the Scottish Charity Regulator

https://tfn.scot/news/private-school-probed-over-misconduct-announces-closure

Charity's manifesto urges urgent action on dementia care

NEWS 5 February 2026 by Graham Martin
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The Eric Liddell Community has set out five priorities

https://tfn.scot/news/charitys-manifesto-urges-urgent-action-on-dementia-care

Experts warn of 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030 due to aid cuts

NEWS 6 February 2026 by Niall Christie
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A study published in the Lancet examined the effect of UK, US and others slashing budgets

https://tfn.scot/news/experts-warn-of-22million-avoidable-deaths-by-2030-due-to-aid-cuts

Parliamentary committee warns ministers cuts at FCDO must be paused

NEWS 6 February 2026 by Niall Christie
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An interim report on the Future of UK Aid and Development Assistance has been published 

https://tfn.scot/news/parliamentary-committee-warn-ministers-cuts-at-fcdo-must-be-paused

“So lacking in financial oversight“: Scottish Artists Union demands action on CCA closure

NEWS 6 February 2026 by Niall Christie
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The union said the CCA building must remain in cultural use

https://tfn.scot/news/so-lacking-in-financial-oversight-scottish-artists-union-demands-action-on-cca-closure

Pilot project is launched to help prevent homelessness

NEWS 6 February 2026 by Niall Christie
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The North Ayrshire Homelessness Prevention Partnership has been unveiled

https://tfn.scot/news/pilot-project-is-launched-to-help-prevent-homelessness

New government partnership hopes to strengthen the third sector

NEWS 9 February 2026 by Niall Christie
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It has been designed as a partnership to boost outcomes and better support communities

https://tfn.scot/news/new-government-partnership-hopes-to-strengthen-the-third-sector

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.