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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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Energy Action Scotland crowns Fuel Poverty Heroes
Five groups and individuals were recognised for their work. 
NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities receive targeted Scottish Government support for island infrastructure
Care charities and village halls share in more than £800,000.
NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Red squirrel range in Highlands increases by over 25% following project by rewilding charity
Surveys show that over a dozen new populations of reds are now thriving and breeding successfully. 
NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Campaign lauches to save farm where Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne
Charity envisions a world-class heritage destination
NEWS 28 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Anti-pollution campaign challenges politicians to clean up Scotland’s sewage
It calls for political parties to make clean water a priority in manifestos for next year’s Holyrood election
NEWS 28 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements
Rising wage levels and changes to salary sacrifice schemes will have an effect on third sector
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Highland charity wins at Nature of Scotland Awards 2025
Rewilding Affric Highlands was given the awards at RSPB Scotland’s ceremony  
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
"No further burdens": charities make budget plea to chancellor
Sector is already at breaking point with rising costs and diminishing funding
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Regulator faces legal threat - but stands by its report into cycling charity
Founder wants an apology - but OSCR says suspension was only lifted as he is no longer a trustee
NEWS 21 November 2025 by Graham Martin
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Edinburgh charity sets out to train a new generation of environmental leaders.
The Green Team is aiming for a big impact after securing funding
NEWS 19 November 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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