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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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No leadership, no momentum: Scottish Government has failed to act on digital exclusion
Just over one year from the publication of an excoriating report, exactly nothing has changed
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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Error 404: digital inclusion still not found
David McNeill reflects on the lack of progress in 12 months
OPINION 2 September 2025 by David McNeill
 
Imagination, fresh thinking and a new Holyrood agenda 
Social Enterprise Scotland’s manifesto for the upcoming Holyrood election has now been launched
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
TFN's sector Guide: explore advertising opportunities here
The new publication is widely read and distrubuted across Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 29 August 2025 by TFN
 
The art of looking after volunteers
Volunteers are often the lifeblood of creative groups, but if you don’t take care of them even the most devoted will head for the door, writes Kelly Donaldson
OPINION 27 August 2025 by Kelly Donaldson
 
Rehab centre teams up with St Mirren FC charity to create new community hub
It aims to support people struggling with addictions and mental health issues
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Here’s how to challenge negative perceptions of people in poverty 
David Hilferty on an inspiring project being run by West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau
OPINION 25 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Exclusive: charity's bank account was bled dry after OSCR lifted asset freeze
Cash reserves fell sharply from £66,651 in March 2023 to just £672 a year later
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Standing in solidarity in the face of far right hate
It's easy to feel powerless in the face of hate, says Emma Hutton but we must stand firm
OPINION 15 August 2025 by Emma Hutton
 
CCA break silence over protest and “ableist” slur
The charity-run venue has published a lengthy statement. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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