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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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Hundreds of organisations sign open letter opposing anti-refugee protests
Scottish charities are among those standing against the demonstrations. 
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
 
MSP calls for charities to be properly funded
The SNP’s Karen Adam defended Holyrood’s record. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Community benefit society appoints new executive director
Midsteeple Quarter appoints new figure to head up work in Dumfries. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
Vow thugs who smashed charity hub will be brought to justice
Damage has closed vital resource temporarily
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Regulator reports strong response as charities submit trustee data
New regulation came into effect on 30 June
NEWS 11 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Flexible working could create more jobs for Scots says report
Employers are being urged to see flexibility isn't a perk but essential
NEWS 11 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
TFN magazine's August edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at community organising and much, much more
NEWS 11 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Dundee charity gains UN recognition
Kanzen for Life has been recognised for its pioneering work across Tayside and Fife. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sight loss charity to put its 160-year history on film
It will combine historical archives, personal stories and contemporary footage
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland's Social Enterprise Awards - read the full shortlist here
This year saw a record number of applications, highlighting the continued growth of Scotland’s social enterprise movement
NEWS 8 August 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.

Read it here
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