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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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Making Scotland a better place: meet the 2025 Scottish Charity Awards winners
Full list and pictures of all of the winners here
NEWS 20 June 2025 by Graham Martin
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Poverty, inequality and low pay: just three reasons Scotland Demands Better
Major new cross-civil society campaign and march launched
NEWS 19 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Projects across Scotland share millions to help people live well 
Supporting mental health with VR and children affected by the pandemic are just two of the projects to get share of almost £2 million
NEWS 17 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Vital Scotland-wide organisation gains funding but is in fight for survival
Situation is "dire" says CEO
NEWS 16 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Name change for well-known charity
Better reflects public understanding
NEWS 16 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Just two weeks to go before meter switch-off which could leave thousands without energy
Matthew Lee: the clock is ticking for suppliers and the energy regulator Ofgem to fix this problem
OPINION 16 June 2025 by Dr Matthew Lee
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“It's very easy to say thank you, but often it feels like it's not enough, and that’s where people can become involved in fundraising”
Councillor Lorraine Cameron, provost of Renfrewshire, shares her personal connection to motor neurone disease (MND)
OPINION 16 June 2025 by Lorraine Cameron
 
Scottish charity film maker helps bring Learning Disability Week to life
The theme is "do you see me?" - it’s all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued
NEWS 16 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
"An ardent champion of equality and justice": remembering Sir Geoff Palmer
Charity credits him with making it the "diverse and inclusive organisation it is today"
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
"His loss is deeply felt": tributes paid to drugs campaigner
"Peter’s unwavering commitment to the health and dignity of people who use drugs was driven by his own experiences"
NEWS 13 June 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.

Read it here
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