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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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Vital Scotland-wide organisation gains funding but is in fight for survival
Situation is "dire" says CEO
NEWS 16 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Name change for well-known charity
Better reflects public understanding
NEWS 16 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scottish charity film maker helps bring Learning Disability Week to life
The theme is "do you see me?" - it’s all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued
NEWS 16 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
"An ardent champion of equality and justice": remembering Sir Geoff Palmer
Charity credits him with making it the "diverse and inclusive organisation it is today"
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
"His loss is deeply felt": tributes paid to drugs campaigner
"Peter’s unwavering commitment to the health and dignity of people who use drugs was driven by his own experiences"
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Spending review: "little for charities" and "rolling out austerity"
Scottish sector responds to the chancellor's financial statement
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charities and sector workers can take part in Europe-wide study on ageing
Scottish groups Befriending Networks and Food Train will work alongside colleagues from Iceland, Norway and Spain
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Council sends cash demands to learning-disabled teen for college education
Authority won't communicate with parent, demanding they speak only with daughter
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Cash crisis means parents can't afford school uniforms
Collective is offering support for hard-pressed parents
NEWS 13 June 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Care workers march on Holyrood as demands fall on deaf ears
Staff "let down" by Scottish ministers
NEWS 11 June 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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