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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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Charities warn Scotland’s housing emergency is “deepening”
Annual statistics show a 6% rise in the numbers of people in temporary accommodation
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Why Scotland needs to talk about women’s health - and what we’re doing about it
Elaine Galston on an event aiming to revolutionise women’s health
OPINION 15 September 2025 by Elaine Galston
 
Hundreds of jobs at risk at children’s charity
The NSPCC is consulting on a move that would shrink its workforce
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Long Covid, long consequences: study highlights condition's devastating impact
Study lays bare the financial, employment and social security impacts
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland to lead way with groundbreaking homelessness pilot
Advice Direct Scotland said the nation can lead the world in tackling the issue
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Devastated”: Women’s aid charity closes after more than 40 years
Clydebank Women’s Aid officially closed in August.
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Children have a right to both parents - alive
Shared Parenting Scotland's thoughts on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September)
OPINION 10 September 2025 by John Forsyth
 
Scottish autism charities announce merger
Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland has joined with Scottish Autism. 
NEWS 10 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New report shows how people who self-harm are being supported in Scotland
Tina Koenig on Self-Harm Network Scotland’s latest Impact Report
OPINION 9 September 2025 by Tina Koenig
 
A manifesto for change demands action for one in five Scots
Charity calls on next government to prioritise support for long-term health conditions
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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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