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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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15th Social Enterprise Awards Scotland is now open for entries
In response to sector feedback, major improvements have been made to the application process this year
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Volunteers’ Week 2025: more than just a thank you
Margaret Starkie on a special week to celebrate the people who keep our sector - and society - going
OPINION 3 June 2025 by Margaret Starkie
 
Scottish libraries becoming endangered warns charity
Communities are being hit hardest by library closures
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Huge turnout for north east fundraiser
Public get behind popular event
NEWS 2 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Girlguiding Scotland’s volunteers deliver equivalent of £25 million of youth work to economy
The announcement comes at the start of Volunteer Week
NEWS 2 June 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow Film Theatre in disarray after resignation of three board members over rejection of boycott
The GFT’s board had been considering whether to support the BDS and PACBI boycott campaigns
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers are charities' beating heart: here's how to best support them
Vital advice ahead of Volunteers' Week
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
MSPs swap suits for strips to support Kitback
Campaign invites fans to donate pre-loved football tops, which are then upcycled and sold to raise vital funds
NEWS 29 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Bloom time for Scots charity after flower show win
Garden will now be relocated to Scotland so more can enjoy it
NEWS 27 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity's festival loo lifts the lid on life with Crohn's and colitis
Scotland has some of the highest IBD rates in the world
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Campaign launched to save highly influential city charity
Cash is needed urgently
NEWS 19 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity founder launches children's book to help parents confront difficult questions
Innovative approach will help parents address their past
NEWS 16 May 2025 by Rab Armour
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.

Read it here
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