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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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Foundation invests record £3.5million in Scotland’s young people
Huge investment from Essentia across 2025. 
NEWS 5 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New charity accounting standards - what you need to know
Euan Morrison details the news SORP guidelines
OPINION 5 November 2025 by Euan Morrison
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Charities urged to act now amid major reporting changes
Leading Scottish accountants call for preparation. 
NEWS 5 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New accounting rules: what they will mean for your charity
After 1 January, only charities with annual turnovers of more than £15m will have to produce a detailed cashflow statement
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Physical workspace remains essential to sector, study finds
New data highlights enduring value of in-person work
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Compensation to be used to help public access legal support
Group details how money will be distributed
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Do we value our trustees enough?
As the role of trustees is celebrated through Trustees' Week, Helen Kidd asks: “do charities do enough to help them do their jobs effectively?”
OPINION 4 November 2025 by Helen Kidd
 
Aberdeen charity facing “biggest challenge” in 155-year history
Voluntary Service Aberdeen has warned services are becoming “unsustainable”
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity sector voices among exceptional Scots women on 30 under 30 list
Familiar faces from the voluntary sector have been included for 2025
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find
Analysis of the FCDO’s approach to value for money in Official Development Assistance
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Head of HMRC praises Scottish charity during visit to Glasgow
JP Marks was in Glasgow visiting Advice Direct Scotland
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Trustees' Week: do you have what it takes to help run a charity?
Simon Rennie on the vital role played by trustees
OPINION 31 October 2025 by Simon Rennie
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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