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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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"An ardent champion of equality and justice": remembering Sir Geoff Palmer
Charity credits him with making it the "diverse and inclusive organisation it is today"
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Funding the future through learning from the past
Giles Ruck on the difference Foundation Scotland’s approach to funding is making in the sector – now and tomorrow
OPINION 13 June 2025 by Gerry Hillman
 
"His loss is deeply felt": tributes paid to drugs campaigner
"Peter’s unwavering commitment to the health and dignity of people who use drugs was driven by his own experiences"
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity support service for young victims of crime reaches 22 council areas
Glasgow sees highest number of referrals to Kibble’s pioneering SAFE Project 
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Spending review: "little for charities" and "rolling out austerity"
Scottish sector responds to the chancellor's financial statement
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charities and sector workers can take part in Europe-wide study on ageing
Scottish groups Befriending Networks and Food Train will work alongside colleagues from Iceland, Norway and Spain
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Council sends cash demands to learning-disabled teen for college education
Authority won't communicate with parent, demanding they speak only with daughter
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Care workers march on Holyrood as demands fall on deaf ears
Staff "let down" by Scottish ministers
NEWS 11 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Nature sidelined in new Scottish Government reshuffle
"We call on the first minister to give nature the political voice it urgently needs"
NEWS 11 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Another charity support service closes as running cost crisis deepens
New mums fear they have nowhere to turn
NEWS 11 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity director admits stealing thousands from hardship fund
Sentencing will take place next month
NEWS 11 June 2025 by Rab Armour
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Not waving but drowing: Scotland's third sector is now in crisis
Outgoing CEO of Scottish SPCA warns of doomsday scenario facing an underfunded third sector
NEWS 10 June 2025 by Rab Armour
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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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