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National Galleries of Scotland members to strike during Edinburgh Fringe

NEWS 7 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
The PCS members will take four days of strike action in a dispute over detrimental changes to working practices.

https://tfn.scot/news/national-galleries-of-scotland-members-to-strike-during-edinburgh-fringe

Spectacular Torridon declared Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve

NEWS 7 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
The site covers around 5,100 hectares and is home to a rich tapestry of habitats and species. 

https://tfn.scot/news/spectacular-torridon-declared-scotlands-newest-national-nature-reserve

Scotland’s Finest Woods welcomes three new trustees

NEWS 10 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
Appointments hope to build a stronger future for Scotland’s woodlands. 

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-finest-woods-welcomes-three-new-trustees

Exclusive: Charities remain in the dark over funding support after Cairngorms wildfire

NEWS 10 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
A package was announced last week but authorities have yet to confirm eligibility. 

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-charities-remain-in-the-dark-over-funding-support-after-cairngorms-wildfire

Island projects to share in £3million funding

NEWS 11 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Charities and community groups among those benefitting. 

https://tfn.scot/news/island-projects-to-share-in-3million-funding

Eight micro grants awarded for anti-oppression projects

NEWS 11 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Organisations across Scotland will share in £21,500. 

https://tfn.scot/news/eight-micro-grants-awarded-for-anti-oppression-projects

Dormant assets funding support helps address social issues

NEWS 12 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Scottish youth organisations to receive share of almost £1million. 

https://tfn.scot/news/dormant-assets-funding-support-helps-address-social-issues

New recruits at Dyslexia Scotland to lead pioneering teacher training programme

NEWS 12 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
A recognition project in Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice offered.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-recruits-at-dyslexia-scotland-to-lead-pioneering-teacher-training-programme

Few charities believe corporate giving reflects local need

NEWS 12 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Report finds just 3% believe businesses understand their situation “very well”.

https://tfn.scot/news/few-charities-believe-corporate-giving-reflects-local-need

Scotland’s social housing programme has “stalled” campaigners warn

NEWS 14 August 2026 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Failing to keep pace with spiralling need

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-social-housing-programme-has-stalled-campaigners-warn

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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.