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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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Charity makes appeal for help to keep meals on wheels in motion
Since launching during the pandemic LifeCare has delivered more than 42,000 hot, two-course dinners to over 300 older people
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
From advice to action: improving access to disability payments in Scotland  
Erica Young on the importance of easy access to Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
OPINION 17 November 2025 by Erica Young
 
“Disappointment”: government slammed over reduction in Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
MPs and Bond raise concerns about aid levels despite commitment to the fund
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Man charged after charity volunteer allegedly assaulted
"Being assaulted is not part of the job"
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Lack of credit costing the poorest dearest
Low-income families are trapped in a cycle of exorbitant lending rates
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Rab Armour
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Agricultural suicide prevention project gets underway
Collaboration between RSABI and University of Glasgow starts. 
NEWS 17 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Almost six in 10 Scots say safer routes would get them walking
Charity calls for urgent path funding to invest in safe, local routes
NEWS 13 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
10 reasons to volunteer on World Kindness Day
Robert Webb on the transformative effects of volunteering
OPINION 13 November 2025 by Robert Webb
 
Glasgow Council on Alcohol becomes Murray’s Initiative 
Charity marks 60 years of supporting healthier lives with name change
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities given guidance on how to deal with the rise of far-right hate
It looks at whether charities need to investigate security measures – and how these can be funded
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Organisations call on the next government to keep a promise to Scotland’s children
Over 30 groups have joined forces ahead of May’s election
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland
Work will be done by Scottish Recovery Network, Voluntary Action Shetland, NHS Shetland and local organisations
NEWS 11 November 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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