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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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Investing for impact: practical guidance for charities and social enterprises
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Edinburgh’s innovative Regenerative Futures Fund moves into its next phase
Panel picks 34 projects to advance to the next stage of funding
NEWS 5 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Aberdeen-based foundation appoints charity leader as CEO
Sarah Chew will take the helm at the Wood Foundation. 
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Fund launched to grow enterprise
Second round of the programme
NEWS 1 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Imagination, fresh thinking and a new Holyrood agenda 
Social Enterprise Scotland’s manifesto for the upcoming Holyrood election has now been launched
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
The mega-rich are open to leaving more to charities
Report highlights the opportunity for fundraisers to engage this audience at the will-planning stage
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
UK’s biggest philanthropist slams aid cuts
Sir Chris Hohn spoke after donating an additional sum to cover gaps left by budgets being slashed.
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's sector Guide: explore advertising opportunities here
The new publication is widely read and distrubuted across Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 29 August 2025 by TFN
 
How social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland
Mark Bickford on a sustainable alternative to traditional social housing models
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Mark Bickford
 
Historic Environment Scotland launches ‘Talking About Heritage’
People across Scotland invited to take part in national conversation about heritage
NEWS 26 August 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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