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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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Charities given guidance on how to deal with the rise of far-right hate
It looks at whether charities need to investigate security measures – and how these can be funded
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Community groups urged not to be caught out by costs in building ownership deals
Lawyers say charities and community organisations need to look closer at bigger picture costs and financial planning to keep projects on track
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Borders tenants set to benefit from warmer, more energy-efficient homes through new collaboration
Changeworks and three housing associations have teamed up
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Care conference looks to unite professionals, policymakers, and sector leaders
Scottish Care’s event on Friday will focus on “redefining residential care and support”.
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's November edition is out now: read it all here!
New mag asks what now for Scotland Demands Better, how we combat homlessness and how we overcome division - plus, our festive gift guide
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity website relaunched to support families and prevent youth homelessness
Cyrenians-run service looks to make support easier to access
NEWS 7 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Award-winning impact: Scotland’s social enterprises recognised for outstanding achievements
The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2025 were held on Thursday
NEWS 7 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Foundation invests record £3.5million in Scotland’s young people
Huge investment from Essentia across 2025. 
NEWS 5 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New accounting rules: what they will mean for your charity
After 1 January, only charities with annual turnovers of more than £15m will have to produce a detailed cashflow statement
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Housing charity leader warns crisis “being weaponised” to stoke division
Alison Watson of Shelter Scotland said the housing crisis is being used to demonise refugees and asylum seekers
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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.

Read it here
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