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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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"Its mission is the country's mission": FM hails child poverty charity on its 150th birthday
Its roots stretch back to 1875 when Canon Charles Jupp opened an orphanage for four boys in Burnside Cottage, Aberlour
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“Devastated”: Women’s aid charity closes after more than 40 years
Clydebank Women’s Aid officially closed in August.
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Nearly one million people face hunger across Scotland, new research finds
Growing numbers of working families turning to food banks.
NEWS 10 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sectors must work better together to fight child poverty says charity chief
She spoke as she marked Aberlour's 150th anniversary
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
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
 
Communication must be prioritised as a basic human right say campaigners
More than 200 gathered at Holyrood
NEWS 4 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity launches community action station
Centre wants to encourage more involvement in the environment
NEWS 4 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Gorgie Farm revival: Edinburgh charity opens community hub 
The new centre will support young adults with additional needs.
NEWS 3 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners warn drug deaths could rise
Drug deaths drop but Scotland still worst in Europe
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Rab Armour
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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