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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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Why we still need to act F.A.S.T to save lives in Scotland
This Stroke Awareness Month, Jane-Claire Judson of CHSS shares the success of the latest F.A.S.T stroke awareness campaign
OPINION 5 May 2025 by Jane-Claire Judson
 
Helping people with debt? Support is here
Sponsored: StepChange Debt Charity has published a free, government-backed guide to help people in Scotland deal with financial difficulty and debt
OPINION 2 May 2025 Sponsored content
 
90% of Scots think political parties should develop a plan to reduce pensioner poverty
Independent Age published a strategy for tackling pensioner poverty, as polling shows idea backed by the Scottish public
NEWS 2 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Funding blow forces charity to close a vital service
Final food deliveries tom older people will finish at the end of May
NEWS 1 May 2025 by Graham Martin
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How compassionate dialogue can transform workplace engagement
Naomi Smith on creating spaces for meaningful conversations
OPINION 30 April 2025 by Naomi Smith
 
“At the limits”: FM warns Scottish Child Payment may not see further increases
Charities have said this would see thousands of children left in poverty
NEWS 29 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh law firm offering free powers of attorney through charity
Quill Legal and Voice of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL) have joined forces. 
NEWS 29 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Respite care charity rated as “sector leading” in Care Inspectorate report
A report was produced on Leuchie House in East Lothian. 
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Preparing for Pension Age Disability Payment
Erica Young on changes to benefits for older people who have care needs because of a disability or long-term health condition in Scotland
OPINION 28 April 2025 by Erica Young
 
Sir Chris Hoy and Paddy McGuinness see Kiltwalk off to a roaring start
Huge amount raised over the weekend
NEWS 28 April 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.

Read it here
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