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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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We marched to demand action and a fairer society 
"The fact that the campaign emerged from Scotland’s charity sector is significant, because we see the reality of how people are living"
OPINION 27 October 2025 by Derek Mitchell
 
Thousands set take to the streets to demand a better Scotland
The Scotland Demands Better event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, trade unions, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Changes to child maintenance could lift thousands from poverty
The current system may not be fit for purpose
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Walk-in hub offers instant mental health support
Several more are planned
NEWS 23 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
OSCR suspends charity's founder
Suspension runs for six months
NEWS 22 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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New Girlguiding badge for Black History Month revealed
It was designed by illustrator Cherelle Brown
NEWS 21 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Board battle brings disability charity to the brink as regulator steps in
OSCR demands board holds an extraordinary general meeting
NEWS 21 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scotland Demands Better: join us there
Emma Jackson on the change that Scotland needs
OPINION 20 October 2025 by Emma Jackson
 
One of Scotland's bitterest community campaigns reignites with legal action
NEWS 17 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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Partnership means more activities for those with support needs in three cities
Partnership will offer a variety of activities
NEWS 17 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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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