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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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Welfare should be a tool of social cohesion not isolation
David Hilferty on why we must change perceptions of welfare
OPINION 18 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Standing in solidarity in the face of far right hate
It's easy to feel powerless in the face of hate, says Emma Hutton but we must stand firm
OPINION 15 August 2025 by Emma Hutton
 
UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid
The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Community hub reopens in Edinburgh
New additions include a cafe
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Concern over spending leads OSCR to probe failed Aberdeen charity
Seventy-five-year-old group suddenly closed last month
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Scotland’s older people need our support more than ever
With an ageing population greater action is needed to ease pressure on health and social care services, says Rosie McLuskie
OPINION 14 August 2025 by Rosie McLuskie
 
Innovative mental health partnership proves a huge success for tenants
Kingdom Housing Association has partnered with Change Mental Health. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TikToker slammed for tone-deaf review of homeless charity's food
Charity said homlessness is not entertainment
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity figure appointed to chair Public Health Scotland
Ally Boyle MBE will take on the role next month.
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Leading the way: Baillieston Community Care’s digital journey
David Reilly on innovation within his organisation
OPINION 12 August 2025 by David Reilly
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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