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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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Charity sector voices among exceptional Scots women on 30 under 30 list
Familiar faces from the voluntary sector have been included for 2025. 
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
We must break down professional silos to keep pace with young people’s needs  
Jim Gillespie on the need for collaboration in the children and young people's sector
OPINION 3 November 2025 by Jim Gillespie
 
Aid cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find in new report
Analysis of the FCDO’s approach to value for money in Official Development Assistance. 
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Trustees' Week: do you have what it takes to help run a charity?
Simon Rennie on the vital role played by trustees
OPINION 31 October 2025 by Simon Rennie
 
Charities face critical challenges as costs rise and demand increases
Research finds the financial strain on the sector is affecting the delivery of services
NEWS 31 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New Scotland director for Carers UK
Kirsten Hogg was formerly head of policy and research at the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
NEWS 29 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity campaign to encourage Scots to discuss their finances
Money Advice Scotland will share tips on how to better manage and have conversations around finances during Talk Money Week
NEWS 29 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
National campaign to modernise abortion law is launched in Scotland
“Time’s up for outdated abortion laws”: national initiative aims to modernise law and protect reproductive rights
NEWS 29 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
The wellbeing economy: a blueprint for change
Charis Chittick on WEAll Scotland’s manifesto
OPINION 28 October 2025 by Charis Chittick
 
Thousands march for a better Scotland - and this is only the beginning
Campaign will continue with transformative demands and a vision of hope and unity over division
NEWS 28 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Hundreds of jobs to go at NSPCC
The charity said it will cut its staffing levels by 14%
NEWS 28 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Children First reports surge in demand for support with children’s emotional wellbeing
The charity said it helped more than 1,000 more people compared to last year
NEWS 28 October 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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