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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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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
 
“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
 
Enable Scotland workers to walk out over pay
Unison confirmed strike action will begin to roll out
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
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Social Investment Scotland strengthens leadership team with COO appointment
Sharon Gillies joins from MND Scotland. 
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Call for mandatory sensory tests for all dementia assessments
Sensory impairment leads to wider social implications
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Catastrophic”: Scottish Care warning on ending international care worker recruitment
225 social care organisations across Scotland contributed to the report. 
NEWS 21 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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