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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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Veterans charity partners with animal welfare group to tackle loneliness
Unique partnership
NEWS 8 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Compassion, not cost-cutting, should be at the heart of welfare reform
Erica Young on the government’s proposed social security changes
OPINION 7 July 2025 by Erica Young
 
Tenants benefit from Home Comforts fund
As cost of living hikes hit hard, housing group offers increasing support
NEWS 4 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Fears for vulnerable elderly as charity considers care home closures
Two homes face the axe in Scotland
NEWS 4 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Big move forward in charity's bid for a transformative community hub in Dundee
It will become a centre of wellbeing, health, activity, learning and development
NEWS 3 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity trustee naming requirements now in place to strengthen sector transparency
Trustee names will be published in the Scottish Charity Register
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Macmillan workers vote overwhelmingly for union recognition
Over 200 staff vote for Unite ahead of recognition ballot covering entire workforce
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
We will remain free - advice on poverty must not be commercialised
Even with concessions, welfare reform cuts remain a threat to disabled people – but they’re not the only one, writes David Hilferty
OPINION 30 June 2025 by David Hilferty
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U-turn not enough: benefit cuts must be scrapped altogether
"It seems the UK Government’s message is: you're ok if you are disabled today, but good luck if you become disabled tomorrow"
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish charity brings inclusive play to Glasgow
The whole family is welcomed, enabling children to thrive while parents and carers connect with a like-minded community
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
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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