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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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“Reckless”: Conservatives slammed for promise to cut aid even further
Bond hit out at the proposal put forward by the official opposition at Westminster
NEWS 7 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
Sponsored content: looking for nominations for those who have saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole
OPINION 16 September 2025 Sponsored content
 
Charity distraught after minibus stolen in Edinburgh
Dnipro Kids have put out an appeal. 
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut
The UK Government has shifted funding from aid to defence. 
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners furious as Tories say Climate Change Act will be repealed
"Conservatives cannot now be trusted on the environment or the economy"
NEWS 2 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Campaigners demand: stop stalling and start rewilding
More than 100 people, representing individuals, charities and community groups, gathered outside the Scottish Parliament
NEWS 1 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Regulators slammed for not taking action against charities promoting misogyny
Report demands "advancement of religion" is scrapped as a charitable purpose
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Housing figures reveal decades of underfunding as campaigners call for urgent action
New builds by social landlords have plummeted by 30%
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Projects across Scotland benefit from Scottish Land Fund
Listed buildings and community trusts among groups in receipt of funding
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners call for transparency over smoking cessation funding
Data is not forthcoming
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Active travel community hub proves a success
Pop-up project to promote shared and active travel
NEWS 29 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Environmental charities unite to demand political leadership on nature and climate
Manifesto calls for action to protect Scotland’s species and habitats, and greater ambition for native woodlands, peatlands and seas
NEWS 26 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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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