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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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Helping people with debt? Support is here
Sponsored: StepChange Debt Charity has published a free, government-backed guide to help people in Scotland deal with financial difficulty and debt
OPINION 2 May 2025 Sponsored content
 
90% of Scots think political parties should develop a plan to reduce pensioner poverty
Independent Age published a strategy for tackling pensioner poverty, as polling shows idea backed by the Scottish public
NEWS 2 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Funding blow forces charity to close a vital service
Final food deliveries tom older people will finish at the end of May
NEWS 1 May 2025 by Graham Martin
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How compassionate dialogue can transform workplace engagement
Naomi Smith on creating spaces for meaningful conversations
OPINION 30 April 2025 by Naomi Smith
 
“At the limits”: FM warns Scottish Child Payment may not see further increases
Charities have said this would see thousands of children left in poverty
NEWS 29 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Foodbank use reaches record highs despite child poverty promises
Total usage of foodbanks in Scotland has increased by 50% since 2017
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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Fundraising Regulator launches new Code of Fundraising Practice
The new rules will take effect later this year 
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish community projects receive over £70,000 of research funding
The groups will use the funding to promote healthy living. 
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Chris Hoy and Paddy McGuinness see Kiltwalk off to a roaring start
Huge amount raised over the weekend
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Austerity didn’t end”: Amnesty slam UK Government over “social insecurity” system
The human rights charity produced a new report warning of the growing damage being done to those on benefits. 
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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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