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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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Prime minister refuses to rule out further cuts to UK aid budget
Keir Starmer said more development funding could be used to fund defence
NEWS 2 June 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Huge turnout for north east fundraiser
Public get behind popular event
NEWS 2 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game  
David Hilferty: framing the cost of living crisis in terms of individual choices is entirely to miss the point
OPINION 2 June 2025 by David Hilferty
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Homelessness charities unite to call out UK Government’s “welfare reforms”
Charities, led by St Mungo’s, said the changes will lead to a rise in homelessness
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Campaign groups see smoke-free generation edge closer
Holyrood backs UK legislation
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scottish Veterans Commissioner sees term extended
Susie Hamilton will now stay in post until 2026
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow Film Theatre in disarray after resignation of three board members over rejection of boycott
The GFT’s board had been considering whether to support the BDS and PACBI boycott campaigns
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers are charities' beating heart: here's how to best support them
Vital advice ahead of Volunteers' Week
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Increasing poverty means counselling services are pushed to the limit
More support called for
NEWS 29 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“The world is watching”: Campaigners warn of thousands of maternal deaths due to UK aid cuts
Politicians and charities have both raised significant concerns about the government’s plans.
NEWS 28 May 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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