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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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Scotland on course to miss child poverty reduction targets by ‘large margin’
Analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows around one in four children remain in poverty. 
NEWS 6 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
EXCLUSIVE: MND Scotland at ‘risk of closure’ as staff face redundancy and salary cuts
The charity’s CEO left last week, with the board's chair also exiting
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
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Auditors warn Scottish charities being pushed to the brink
MHA pointed to growing evidence of a crisis
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity distraught after minibus stolen in Edinburgh
Dnipro Kids have put out an appeal. 
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut
The UK Government has shifted funding from aid to defence. 
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice  
Duncan Thorp: social enterprises, charities, cooperatives, community groups and other social economy organisations can and should benefit from fair tax reforms
OPINION 2 October 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Charity launches its election call for the ending of health inequalities
Scotland’s health system must be refocused on preventing ill health
NEWS 2 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Hundreds of shops face closure as charity undertakes major restructure
Some 600 staff are affected
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Third sector and community groups set out urgent action needed to support prevention work
A statement has been published jointly by charities across Scotland. 
NEWS 1 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Military Cross hero appointed to lead Erskine Veterans Activity Centres across Scotland
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NEWS 30 September 2025 by Graham Martin
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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