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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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Imagination, fresh thinking and a new Holyrood agenda 
Social Enterprise Scotland’s manifesto for the upcoming Holyrood election has now been launched
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Vital funding boost welcomed by Edinburgh's third sector
Council backs the work of leading organisations
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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How social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland
Mark Bickford on a sustainable alternative to traditional social housing models
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Mark Bickford
 
Council announces new partnership for counselling after charity closure
Concerns had been raised about the loss of service in Aberdeen. 
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Taking action on overdose and beginning recovery
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day
OPINION 28 August 2025 by Aidan Kane
 
Rehab centre teams up with St Mirren FC charity to create new community hub
It aims to support people struggling with addictions and mental health issues
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New service offers extension for vital bereavement support
There has been a gap in this type of support
NEWS 25 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Here’s how to challenge negative perceptions of people in poverty 
David Hilferty on an inspiring project being run by West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau
OPINION 25 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Network calls on politicians to end restraint and seclusion of children
Children's rights are being ignored
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Exclusive: charity's bank account was bled dry after OSCR lifted asset freeze
Cash reserves fell sharply from £66,651 in March 2023 to just £672 a year later
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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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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