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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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Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut
The UK Government has shifted funding from aid to defence. 
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice  
Duncan Thorp: social enterprises, charities, cooperatives, community groups and other social economy organisations can and should benefit from fair tax reforms
OPINION 2 October 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Charity launches its election call for the ending of health inequalities
Scotland’s health system must be refocused on preventing ill health
NEWS 2 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Hundreds of shops face closure as charity undertakes major restructure
Some 600 staff are affected
NEWS 2 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Third sector and community groups set out urgent action needed to support prevention work
A statement has been published jointly by charities across Scotland. 
NEWS 1 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Military Cross hero appointed to lead Erskine Veterans Activity Centres across Scotland
He was commended for bravery and leadership under fire during the 2012 Taliban raid on Camp Bastion
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Regulators slammed for not taking action against charities promoting misogyny
Report demands "advancement of religion" is scrapped as a charitable purpose
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Projects across Scotland benefit from Scottish Land Fund
Listed buildings and community trusts among groups in receipt of funding
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New report sets out business case for civil society evidence organisation  
Demand for new £2.5 million evidence infrastructure pilot  
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Funders Fayre returns to Fife
Fife Voluntary Action are bringing back the event
NEWS 30 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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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