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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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RNIB Scotland election manifesto launched: action needed on sight loss and to improve lives
The document has been launched during National Eye Health Week
NEWS 23 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Former charity worker slapped with compensation order after theft
Act of greed cost former staff member dear
NEWS 23 September 2025 by Rab Armour
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Scotland’s Essential Sector: SCVO publishes 2026 election manifesto
Leading voluntary sector body outlines priorities for next Scottish Government  
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeenshire farmer teams up with charity to share mental health message of hope
Kenny Elphinstone is working with RSABI. 
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Millions of trees needed in Scots towns and cities
Trees improve mood and overall wellbeing
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Dundee charity marks 210 years of care
Today, Carolina House Trust continues its mission. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Pregant parents get boost after vital cash injection
Bump Start provides collaborative support
NEWS 18 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“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
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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