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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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Welfare cuts: what sort of society are we choosing to build?
The spring statement: Personal Independent Payments are economic drivers and social enterprises' employability stats are evidence of this, says Andy Paterson
OPINION 27 March 2025 by Andy Paterson
 
Spring statement will increase financial pressure on the voluntary sector, charity bodies warn
The chancellor’s spending plans were unveiled on Wednesday, with no exemptions for NI hikes
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
We must be quicker responding to the changing drug landscape
Drug services must adapt says Louise Stewart
OPINION 26 March 2025 Guest post
 
Glasgow children’s centre facing closure after funds cut
The Notre Dame Centre has been operating since 1931. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Funding allows vital service to continue
Supported over 400 young people and their families
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 
Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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Gaps remain in housing support despite funding boost
Adaptations to social housing need greater investment
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
The harsh reality of a life in debt 
Jemiel Benison on dealing with debt crisis
OPINION 24 March 2025 by Jemiel Benison
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Free rail travel for companions a boon to those with sight loss
Pilot project hopes to become permanent
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert 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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