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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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Helping people with debt? Support is here
Sponsored: StepChange Debt Charity has published a free, government-backed guide to help people in Scotland deal with financial difficulty and debt
OPINION 2 May 2025 Sponsored content
 
Charities will help young Scots thrive at international conference
Influential third sector organisations, Aberlour Children’s Charity and The Wise Group, will sponsor the event
NEWS 2 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Young women worry about rise in far-right politics and gender-based violence
Report details young women's ongoing anxiety
NEWS 1 May 2025 by Rab Armour
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How compassionate dialogue can transform workplace engagement
Naomi Smith on creating spaces for meaningful conversations
OPINION 30 April 2025 by Naomi Smith
 
“At the limits”: FM warns Scottish Child Payment may not see further increases
Charities have said this would see thousands of children left in poverty
NEWS 29 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Foodbank use reaches record highs despite child poverty promises
Total usage of foodbanks in Scotland has increased by 50% since 2017
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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Respite care charity rated as “sector leading” in Care Inspectorate report
A report was produced on Leuchie House in East Lothian. 
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Chris Hoy and Paddy McGuinness see Kiltwalk off to a roaring start
Huge amount raised over the weekend
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Community achievements celebrated at special event in Dundee
The event took place at the Regional Performance Centre. 
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Austerity didn’t end”: Amnesty slam UK Government over “social insecurity” system
The human rights charity produced a new report warning of the growing damage being done to those on benefits. 
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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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