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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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Social care charities warn of sector’s looming “collapse”
Hundreds of groups have united in their calls to John Swinney. 
NEWS 18 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid
The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Community hub reopens in Edinburgh
New additions include a cafe
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Concern over spending leads OSCR to probe failed Aberdeen charity
Seventy-five-year-old group suddenly closed last month
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Innovative mental health partnership proves a huge success for tenants
Kingdom Housing Association has partnered with Change Mental Health. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TikToker slammed for tone-deaf review of homeless charity's food
Charity said homlessness is not entertainment
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity figure appointed to chair Public Health Scotland
Ally Boyle MBE will take on the role next month.
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's August edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at community organising and much, much more
NEWS 11 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Sight loss charity to put its 160-year history on film
It will combine historical archives, personal stories and contemporary footage
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Graham Martin
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Scotland's Social Enterprise Awards - read the full shortlist here
This year saw a record number of applications, highlighting the continued growth of Scotland’s social enterprise movement
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Countries facing genocide, famine and disease worst hit by UK aid cuts, NGO warns
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
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.

Read it here
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