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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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“Point of no return”: Warning over Scotland’s social care crisis 
Unite the Union puts workers’ demands centre of nationwide campaign to fix critical sector. 
NEWS 17 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Veterans charity vows to not sell off more homes
Campaigners in Greenock had ramped up pressure on Veterans Housing Scotland
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn Scotland’s housing emergency is “deepening”
Annual statistics show a 6% rise in the numbers of people in temporary accommodation
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Hundreds of jobs at risk at children’s charity
The NSPCC is consulting on a move that would shrink its workforce
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Long Covid, long consequences: study highlights condition's devastating impact
Study lays bare the financial, employment and social security impacts
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland to lead way with groundbreaking homelessness pilot
Advice Direct Scotland said the nation can lead the world in tackling the issue
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“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
 
Scottish autism charities announce merger
Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland has joined with Scottish Autism. 
NEWS 10 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
A manifesto for change demands action for one in five Scots
Charity calls on next government to prioritise support for long-term health conditions
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
MoonWalk lights up the capital for a final time
Hugely successful fundraiser will continue in another city
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Care staff at Enable Scotland to strike again over low pay
UNISON said the staff will be on strike this week.
NEWS 8 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 Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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