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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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Rise in demand and lack of donations sees charity's stocks running low
Without a fast response, many children in need could go without a present this Christmas
NEWS 12 December 2025 by Graham Martin
 
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
 
A vision for children and young people in Scotland: partnership, prevention and promise
Councillor Tony Buchanan on the COSLA manifesto
OPINION 8 December 2025 by Cllr Tony Buchanan
 
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
 
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
 
Urgent volunteer drive launched for care charity in Ayrshire
Intandem said right now the number of volunteer mentors doesn't match the level of need.
NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Girlguiding bans trans women and girls from joining
The organisation confirmed the decision would be enforced in Scotland. 
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
 
"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
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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