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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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"Time for excuses is past": a wake up call over the treatment of BME carers
Groundbreaking research reveals mental health crisis, poverty and isolation facing BME unpaid carers in Scotland  
NEWS 4 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
15th Social Enterprise Awards Scotland is now open for entries
In response to sector feedback, major improvements have been made to the application process this year
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Research project aims to unravel the issues behind suicide in agriculture
The sector suffers a disproportionate number of suicides
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scottish libraries becoming endangered warns charity
Communities are being hit hardest by library closures
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Volunteers’ Week 2025: more than just a thank you
Margaret Starkie on a special week to celebrate the people who keep our sector - and society - going
OPINION 3 June 2025 by Margaret Starkie
 
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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Campaign groups see smoke-free generation edge closer
Holyrood backs UK legislation
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
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
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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