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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 Essential Sector: SCVO publishes 2026 election manifesto
Leading voluntary sector body outlines priorities for next Scottish Government  
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeen Arts Centre recognised for community impact
Celebrate Aberdeen Awards nomination for Castlegate Arts Ltd. 
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeenshire farmer teams up with charity to share mental health message of hope
Kenny Elphinstone is working with RSABI. 
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Stigma prevents ex-offenders and families from moving on
Convictions may be spent but status still affects their futures
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Rab Armour
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Just Transition Commission to hold national summit next month
The event will take place in Edinburgh. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Dundee charity marks 210 years of care
Today, Carolina House Trust continues its mission. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Early signs of recovery in volunteering participation in Scotland
With today’s news about volunteer participation increasing, Debbie Maltman and Bethany Sikes dig into the numbers.
OPINION 19 September 2025 by Debbie Maltman and Bethany Sikes
 
Charities shifting investments to active strategies to mitigate market volatility
Charity executives managing £3.7billion say technology now gives active investment management the edge. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Highlands social enterprises and charities invited to major funding and support event
The event is being hosted by Social Investment Scotland. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Consultation launches on changes to FOI law
Holyrood is set to scrutinise proposed rule changes
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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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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