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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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Projects across Scotland benefit from Scottish Land Fund
Listed buildings and community trusts among groups in receipt of funding
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Human Appeal launches biggest Wrap Up campaign ever 
The charity is aiming to collect 10,000 coats
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New report sets out business case for civil society evidence organisation  
Demand for new £2.5 million evidence infrastructure pilot  
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Funders Fayre returns to Fife
Fife Voluntary Action are bringing back the event
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Consolidation is key to enhancing grant support for women and vulnerable people in Scotland
OPINION 26 September 2025 by Andrew Tweedy
 
Awards celebrate the best of Scottish fundraising: find out who won here
The CIoF holds a prestigious awards ceremony every year at the event, and they are a major date in the fundraising sector’s diary
NEWS 24 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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Scotland’s Essential Sector: SCVO publishes 2026 election manifesto
Leading voluntary sector body outlines priorities for next Scottish Government  
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities shifting investments to active strategies to mitigate market volatility
Charity executives managing £3.7billion say technology now gives active investment management the edge. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Highlands social enterprises and charities invited to major funding and support event
The event is being hosted by Social Investment Scotland. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Smartphone Storytelling: Transform Your Non-Profit's Content with Simple Videos
Emma Bracegirdle on making great content for your organisation
OPINION 18 September 2025 by Emma Bracegirdle
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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