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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Social housing providers facing “constrained” finances amid tough economy
Regulator’s report shows most registered social landlords faced financial pressures last year. 
NEWS 7 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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More exploitation than empowerment? Council cuts and community control
In a time of considerable pressure on local authority finances, how do we ensure that community empowerment is truly empowering, and not seen as an easy option to cut services, asks Sarah Latto
OPINION 4 March 2025 by Sarah Latto
 
Westminster committee launches inquiry into aid delivery
The move comes amid plans to cut overseas aid from the Labour Government. 
NEWS 7 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Budding journalists invited to change the narrative on poverty
Exciting opportunity offered by leading organisation
NEWS 6 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Commission says new money must wean Grangemouth community off oil
Jobs and investment must be forthcoming
NEWS 6 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Leading CEO in Scots sector is to leave post
Eight years at the helm of housing group
NEWS 6 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Major funders unite to empower and help communities transform themselves
£15 million will help tackle root causes of poverty, racism and climate change
NEWS 6 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Third sector stalwart takes up major mental health charity role
She was previously director of Edinburgh Food Project
NEWS 6 March 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Jailed fraudster pays back cash to charities she ripped off
Legal moves were taken to ensure money went to the organisations rather than the Treasury
NEWS 5 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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Mental health charity launches nationwide campaign
Small talk can save lives
NEWS 5 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Event puts babies' rights on the agenda
Conference will hear from leading experts
NEWS 5 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Former Scotland rugby captain appointed director of housing charity
Kelly Brown said “the time for action is now” in tackling housing need.
NEWS 4 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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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