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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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NEWS 15 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
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The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's August edition is out now - read it all here!
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NEWS 11 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland's Social Enterprise Awards - read the full shortlist here
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Médecins Sans Frontières said the impact of UK aid cuts is striking
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Two Scots charities resign from government Long Covid group 
Long Covid Scotland and Long Covid Kids warned of “inaction and broken promises”. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Borders charity given deadline extension by Care Inspectorate
The Brothers of Charity in Galashiels were rated as “weak” in a number of areas. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
ICO fines charity following destruction of irreplaceable personal records
Handwritten letters and photographs from birth parents amongst items destroyed.
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Watchdog demands charity elects new board
Breakdown in relations between trustees
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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Family meet with Swinney to tackle knife crime crisis
Young Kory McCrimmon was stabbed and killed last year
NEWS 24 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Extent of aid cuts unveiled as UK Government publishes impact assessment
The Foreign Office styled the cuts as a modernisation.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity opens new independent‑living hub
Young adults with additional needs will be able to live more independently.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
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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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