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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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How charities and communities can combat clothing waste
Funding is available through the Awards for All programme and the Climate Action Fund
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Falkirk charity vows to continue support for asylum seekers in local hotel
The Cladhan Hotel has been at the centre of anti-immigration protests in Scotland 
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland’s first sewage alerts app launches
Charity Surfers Against Sewage are behind the initiative
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scots join the call to stop trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Justice & Peace Scotland is endorsing the campaign after witnessing first-hand the impact of settlement expansion on Palestinian lives
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Biggest ever climate change lobby will take place in Edinburgh this week
All MSPs have been invited to participate and many have confirmed they meet with constituents on Thursday
NEWS 15 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New guide empowers communities to lead nature recovery in Scotland
Available in both Gaelic and English, it provides practical advice, case studies and resources
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Government urged to protect Scots onboard Gaza humanitarian mission
Scottish volunteers are among the groups from 44 countries looking to break Israel’s blockade
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Civil society is still left behind, despite 80 years of the UN
Grassroots campaigners continue to face restrictions on access and participation at the United Nations
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Cross-society groups support extending Edinburgh’s trams
Transform Scotland and 17 organisations have published a statement of support. 
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scottish aid charity scales up global operations
Mary’s Meals now feeds three million kids every day. 
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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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