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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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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
 
More good news on the effort to help people in Council Tax debt  
A positive update from Myles Fitt
OPINION 1 December 2025 by Myles Fitt
 
"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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Two significant new appointments for Relationships Scotland 
This will strengthen its commitment to supporting families, couples and individuals across the country
NEWS 1 December 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“Make suicide prevention a priority” urges Samaritans Scotland ahead of elections
The suicide prevention charity held an event at Holyrood this week. 
NEWS 28 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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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
 
UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements
Rising wage levels and changes to salary sacrifice schemes will have an effect on third sector
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Revealed: how women bear the brunt of the public debt crisis
Aberlour, One Parent Families Scotland and Trussell commissioned the research as they campaign for reform of how debt is pursued
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
"No further burdens": charities make budget plea to chancellor
Sector is already at breaking point with rising costs and diminishing funding
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity leader: abolishing two-child cap is welcome but chancellor must go further
It must be backed by must be followed by practical, life-changing reforms says Aberlour chief
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Let’s have a budget for fairness and compassion
David Hilferty’s message to the chancellor
OPINION 24 November 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Regulator faces legal threat - but stands by its report into cycling charity
Founder wants an apology - but OSCR says suspension was only lifted as he is no longer a trustee
NEWS 21 November 2025 by Graham Martin
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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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