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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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Charity's Christmas appeal for unpaid carers
This year’s campaign invites the public to “give the gift of friendship”, helping reduce loneliness and isolation
NEWS 2 December 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Project proves how peer support is vital in suicide prevention
It can make a lifesaving difference, states report
NEWS 1 December 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Make suicide prevention a priority” urges Samaritans Scotland ahead of elections
The suicide prevention charity held an event at Holyrood this week. 
NEWS 28 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners hail victory as two-child cap is scrapped
Groups now urge cash freed up to be spent supporting struggling families
NEWS 27 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements
Rising wage levels and changes to salary sacrifice schemes will have an effect on third sector
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Budget cuts show disregard for survivors of rape and sexual violence
Organisations hit out at Scottish Government
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
"No further burdens": charities make budget plea to chancellor
Sector is already at breaking point with rising costs and diminishing funding
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Dyslexia Scotland welcomes three new directors to its board
They join as the charity prepares for its new strategy cycle
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland must ditch ‘unfair and damaging’ social care charges
Report warns disabled people are being let down in their right to help with basic needs.
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Malnutrition risk stalks older people in Scotland
Numbers are rising and combatting the problem must be made a political priority says charity
NEWS 21 November 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.

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