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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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Borders charity given deadline extension by Care Inspectorate
The Brothers of Charity in Galashiels were rated as “weak” in a number of areas. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
So many sessions, so little time – but volunteers are in all of them
Derek Yarnell looks ahead to the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Scottish Fundraising Conference and Awards
OPINION 1 August 2025 by Derek Yarnell
 
Why learning is the key to change
Craig Tomlinson on an innovative partnership between BBC Children in Need and The Hunter Foundation that works with communities to improve people’s lives from the inside out
OPINION 1 August 2025 by Craig Tomlinson
 
Community wealth building and the wellbeing economy: routes to a better future
Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit
OPINION 31 July 2025 by Lukas Bunse
 
We must do better 
Voluntary sector lags behind public sector in pay and pay equality, writes Ilse Mackinnon
OPINION 31 July 2025 by Ilse Mackinnon
 
ICO fines charity following destruction of irreplaceable personal records
Handwritten letters and photographs from birth parents amongst items destroyed.
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Watchdog demands charity elects new board
Breakdown in relations between trustees
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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A route out of crisis
Emma Jackson on a new model of advice for those in the most complex circumstances
OPINION 28 July 2025 by Emma Jackson
 
Family meet with Swinney to tackle knife crime crisis
Young Kory McCrimmon was stabbed and killed last year
NEWS 24 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
A brave new context?
A new government covenant for the UK sector is welcome but how does it affect Scotland, asks Anna Fowlie
OPINION 24 July 2025 by Anna Fowlie
 
Extent of aid cuts unveiled as UK Government publishes impact assessment
The Foreign Office styled the cuts as a modernisation.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity opens new independent‑living hub
Young adults with additional needs will be able to live more independently.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
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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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