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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 chief exec for Lothians children's charity
She previously worked at Capability Scotland, Age Scotland and The Eric Liddell Community
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New accounting rules: what they will mean for your charity
After 1 January, only charities with annual turnovers of more than £15m will have to produce a detailed cashflow statement
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Ministers must fix chasm between child poverty targets
Targets have been consistently missed
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity sector voices among exceptional Scots women on 30 under 30 list
Familiar faces from the voluntary sector have been included for 2025
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find
Analysis of the FCDO’s approach to value for money in Official Development Assistance
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities face critical challenges as costs rise and demand increases
Research finds the financial strain on the sector is affecting the delivery of services
NEWS 31 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New Scotland director for Carers UK
Kirsten Hogg was formerly head of policy and research at the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
NEWS 29 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity campaign to encourage Scots to discuss their finances
Money Advice Scotland will share tips on how to better manage and have conversations around finances during Talk Money Week
NEWS 29 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
National campaign to modernise abortion law is launched in Scotland
“Time’s up for outdated abortion laws”: national initiative aims to modernise law and protect reproductive rights
NEWS 29 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Thousands march for a better Scotland - and this is only the beginning
Campaign will continue with transformative demands and a vision of hope and unity over division
NEWS 28 October 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.

Read it here
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