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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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Scotland's Social Enterprise Awards - read the full shortlist here
This year saw a record number of applications, highlighting the continued growth of Scotland’s social enterprise movement
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Countries facing genocide, famine and disease worst hit by UK aid cuts, NGO warns
Médecins Sans Frontières said the impact of UK aid cuts is striking
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Expert calls for return to fairness and global solidarity after aid budget cuts
Dr Pritish Behuria said aid is still desperately needed. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Church dating back to 565 saved by local Inverness charity
The Save Old High Inverness campaign has announced its success. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Cybercrime charity helps recover over £1million in first year
450 individuals have been supported by the Cyber and Fraud Hub. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Two Scots charities resign from government Long Covid group 
Long Covid Scotland and Long Covid Kids warned of “inaction and broken promises”. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Data mistakes are costly - what Scottish charities can learn from Birthlink’s £18,000 fine
Melissa Hall on data governance lessons from the case
OPINION 7 August 2025 by Mellisa Hall
 
Mapping the future of vision impairment services in Scotland
Susan Shippey on exciting new developments in vision impairment services
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Campaign launches to help charity bridge huge shortfall in funds
Running costs rocket but demand for services is at all time high
NEWS 7 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Damning report leads to closure of charity-run care home
Care of residents was being compromised
NEWS 6 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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.

Read it here
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