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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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Thousands back call to stop devastating dementia care cuts
Charity says these are some of the most extreme cutbacks ever seen
NEWS 17 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
MoonWalking into the future
Nina Barough CBE, Founder and Chief Executive of breast cancer charity Walk the Walk highlights the charity’s legacy in Scotland
OPINION 17 July 2025 by Nina Barough CBE
 
PM looks to reshape how government works with communities to tackle society's biggest challenges
Charities, faith groups, social enterprises and impact investors recognised as essential partners
NEWS 17 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Child guardians wanted as charity opens applications
People who genuinely care about children urged to apply
NEWS 17 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Exclusive: UK Government failed to carry out impact assessment ahead of £6 billion international aid cuts
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office also fails to answer questions on aid target u-turn
NEWS 16 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Renewed call for the public to rethink attitudes towards mental ill health 
Nine in 10 people with experience of mental illness face stigma from those closest to them. 
NEWS 16 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Unheard voices reshape health and care in pioneering arts research project
Research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh proposes a redesign of health and care services.
NEWS 15 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
School mentoring model goes to college for first time
Some 30 students will be supported
NEWS 14 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
TFN magazine's July edition is out now - read it all here
New mag looks at Scotland Demands Better, a minimum income guarantee, the Scottish Charity Awards winners and much more
NEWS 14 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
The importance of getting social security right   
Jonathan Boyd on making sure free, confidential and impartial advice is accessible to everyone
OPINION 14 July 2025 by Jonathan Boyd
 
New e-learning tool will help disability charity reach out to many more
Accessible digital learning platform launched
NEWS 11 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
A place for everyone: charity opens Glasgow community hub
"Our work is firmly rooted in local communities"
NEWS 11 July 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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