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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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TFN magazine's December edition is out now: read it all here!
New mag looks at the precarity of funding, the mis-match between what the sector gets, how it gets it and the increasing amount demanded from us
NEWS 8 December 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Human rights must be defended - now more than ever
Professor Angela O’Hagan on the newly published State of the Nation report from the Scottish Human Rights Commission
OPINION 8 December 2025 by Professor Angela O'Hagan
 
Extra Help Unit lifts the burden facing business owners across the UK 
Natasha Gilmour on the energy advice that is available
OPINION 8 December 2025 by Natasha Gilmour
 
Regulator's annual statement shows a rise in reports about charities
It also showed a small rise in whistleblowing complaints
NEWS 5 December 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Energy Action Scotland crowns Fuel Poverty Heroes
Five groups and individuals were recognised for their work. 
NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities receive targeted Scottish Government support for island infrastructure
Care charities and village halls share in more than £800,000.
NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity's Christmas appeal for unpaid carers
This year’s campaign invites the public to “give the gift of friendship”, helping reduce loneliness and isolation
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New appeal launched to honour Scotland’s mining communities
Plans to power a national museum’s next chapter
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
If we want a better NHS, we need to start acting like it now
Time for action, says Jane-Claire Judson
OPINION 2 December 2025 by Jane-Claire Judson
 
"A pattern": Muslim charities ask why they have been excluded from fund for a second time
They want an inquiry into how decisions are made
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Graham Martin
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UK's largest fundraiser aims to beat last year's record total
Launches today
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Campaigners hail victory as two-child cap is scrapped
Groups now urge cash freed up to be spent supporting struggling families
NEWS 27 November 2025 by Rab Armour
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.

Read it here
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