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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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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
 
Awards celebrate the best of Scottish fundraising: find out who won here
The CIoF holds a prestigious awards ceremony every year at the event, and they are a major date in the fundraising sector’s diary
NEWS 24 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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Scotland’s Essential Sector: SCVO publishes 2026 election manifesto
Leading voluntary sector body outlines priorities for next Scottish Government  
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeenshire farmer teams up with charity to share mental health message of hope
Kenny Elphinstone is working with RSABI. 
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Millions of trees needed in Scots towns and cities
Trees improve mood and overall wellbeing
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Hundreds gather in Edinburgh at Scotland’s biggest ever climate lobby
First Minister among MSPs meeting Scots to talk about climate change and how to tackle it. 
NEWS 19 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.

Read it here
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