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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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Search is on for sector-leader changemakers
Programme welcomes applications from anyone running a Scottish social business or charity - it will help them scale their impact and make even more of a difference
NEWS 1 April 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland’s Jewish community write to trustees in support of BDS boycott
Workers at the Glasgow Film Theatre are pushing the cinema’s board to adopt a full boycott.
NEWS 28 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Walking Scotland’s rural economy to a healthier future 
Brendan Paddy highlights the immense financial gains walking brings to Scotland
OPINION 27 March 2025 Guest post
 
As Labour government chooses warfare over welfare, Scottish civil society reacts with fury
Spring statement: “these cruel cuts are out of touch with what voters want from this government"
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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Housing and health in Glasgow: a journey through film
A recent event celebrated Glasgow's 850th birthday by taking a packed audience on a whistle-stop housing journey, reports Lucinda Broadbent of media co-op
OPINION 24 March 2025 Guest post
 
Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 
Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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The harsh reality of a life in debt 
Jemiel Benison on dealing with debt crisis
OPINION 24 March 2025 by Jemiel Benison
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Charity launches free break scheme for disadvantaged groups
Target groups include people living in deprived areas, young carers, refugee and migrant organisations, and young people in the care system or care leavers
NEWS 21 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Film calls for a ‘new chapter’ for single parents worldwide
It was produced by Scottish voluntary sector creatives Media Co-op
NEWS 21 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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MPs blitz bid to save small charities from devastating NI hike
They voted by 310 to 183 against a lifeline amendment
NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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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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