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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Volunteers’ Week 2025: more than just a thank you
Margaret Starkie on a special week to celebrate the people who keep our sector - and society - going
OPINION 3 June 2025 by Margaret Starkie
 
Huge turnout for north east fundraiser
Public get behind popular event
NEWS 2 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game  
David Hilferty: framing the cost of living crisis in terms of individual choices is entirely to miss the point
OPINION 2 June 2025 by David Hilferty
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Girlguiding Scotland’s volunteers deliver equivalent of £25 million of youth work to economy
The announcement comes at the start of Volunteer Week
NEWS 2 June 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Children’s charity unveils new chief executive
Michelle Mulgrew will replace Jane Brumpton
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity fraudster to pay back entire amount
Payback order decreed
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Rab Armour
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Campaign groups see smoke-free generation edge closer
Holyrood backs UK legislation
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Volunteers are charities' beating heart: here's how to best support them
Vital advice ahead of Volunteers' Week
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“The world is watching”: Campaigners warn of thousands of maternal deaths due to UK aid cuts
Politicians and charities have both raised significant concerns about the government’s plans.
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Enable Scotland workers to walk out over pay
Unison confirmed strike action will begin to roll out
NEWS 28 May 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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