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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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Small charities: cementing the bedrock of our communities
For Small Charity Week, which runs till 28 June, TFN's Niall Christie spoke to two grassroots groups to explore the challenges they face
NEWS 25 June 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Essential services at risk as vast majority of Scottish charities face financial insecurity
Results from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker show that charities are at crisis point
NEWS 24 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Civil society dismay over the banning of Palestine Action
“Listing a protest group, even one responsible for severe criminal damage, as a terrorist organisation would have very serious implications for protest and activism in the UK"
NEWS 24 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity banking system "shambles" leaves voluntary groups shut out of their accounts
CAF Bank admits that an upgrade has not gone as planned
NEWS 24 June 2025 by Graham Martin
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Making Scotland a better place: meet the 2025 Scottish Charity Awards winners
Full list and pictures of all of the winners here
NEWS 20 June 2025 by Graham Martin
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Poverty, inequality and low pay: just three reasons Scotland Demands Better
Major new cross-civil society campaign and march launched
NEWS 19 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Supporting families seeking sanctuary in Scotland
Barnardo's Ubuntu announcement coincides with Refugee Week 2025 and its theme, Community as a Superpower
NEWS 18 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Highland charity looks to a green future as it marks its 20th anniversary
The charity is now seeking to capitalise on the once-in-a-generation employment opportunities presented by long-term growth in renewable energy and construction
NEWS 17 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
"An ardent champion of equality and justice": remembering Sir Geoff Palmer
Charity credits him with making it the "diverse and inclusive organisation it is today"
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Spending review: "little for charities" and "rolling out austerity"
Scottish sector responds to the chancellor's financial statement
NEWS 13 June 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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