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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Feminist charity unveils 2026 election manifesto
Engender has outlined its 10-point plan to tackle gender inequality
NEWS 27 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
OSCR ends investigation into charity’s castle sale
Clan Donald Lands Trust are trying to sell Armadale Castle.
NEWS 27 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Liquidators take over charity after bank account syphoned
Sad demise of Glasgow organisation that supported hundreds of locals
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Rehab centre teams up with St Mirren FC charity to create new community hub
It aims to support people struggling with addictions and mental health issues
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Federation of Housing Associations appoints new chief executive
Richard Meade will join SFHA on 8 September and succeeds outgoing chief executive Sally Thomas
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Historic Environment Scotland launches ‘Talking About Heritage’
People across Scotland invited to take part in national conversation about heritage
NEWS 26 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New service offers extension for vital bereavement support
There has been a gap in this type of support
NEWS 25 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scotland to host global gathering of Fair Trade communities
This is the first time the International Fair Trade Towns Conference has come to Scotland. 
NEWS 25 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Network calls on politicians to end restraint and seclusion of children
Children's rights are being ignored
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
SCVO launches policy and public affairs survey
The membership body wants to hear from sector leadership.
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Revealed: the UK's top ranking charity brands
"This ranking celebrates those inspiring confidence and reminds us that every story told helps shape the future of giving"
NEWS 22 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Exclusive: charity's bank account was bled dry after OSCR lifted asset freeze
Cash reserves fell sharply from £66,651 in March 2023 to just £672 a year later
NEWS 22 August 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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