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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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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
 
Just Transition Commission to hold national summit next month
The event will take place in Edinburgh. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Civil society networks call on the UK government to show leadership on Israel
Calls for further action from ministers ahead of talks next week. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Survey shows that Scots back action to tackle the climate crisis
A bigger proportion of the population are for the goal to reach net zero than against it
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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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
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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