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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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New guide empowers communities to lead nature recovery in Scotland
Available in both Gaelic and English, it provides practical advice, case studies and resources
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Government urged to protect Scots onboard Gaza humanitarian mission
Scottish volunteers are among the groups from 44 countries looking to break Israel’s blockade
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Civil society is still left behind, despite 80 years of the UN
Grassroots campaigners continue to face restrictions on access and participation at the United Nations
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Cross-society groups support extending Edinburgh’s trams
Transform Scotland and 17 organisations have published a statement of support. 
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scottish aid charity scales up global operations
Mary’s Meals now feeds three million kids every day. 
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's September edition is out now - read it all here!
New edition looks ahead to the Holyrood elections and much, much more
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
UK Government expresses concern at continued attacks on aid workers
Officials were responding to a report by the UK’s International Development Committee. 
NEWS 5 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches community action station
Centre wants to encourage more involvement in the environment
NEWS 4 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Animal welfare charity workers to vote on strike action
Union claims the SSPCA is set to opt-out of being a real living wage employer, just a year after adopting the policy
NEWS 3 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity hub gets top marks for service and affordability
Office space at up to 80% less than market prices on offer
NEWS 1 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scrapping peak fares good for climate say campaigners
Scotrail will no longer run the two-tier system of fare pricing
NEWS 1 September 2025 by Rab Armour
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UK’s biggest philanthropist slams aid cuts
Sir Chris Hohn spoke after donating an additional sum to cover gaps left by budgets being slashed.
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Niall Christie
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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