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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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Pre-loved furniture is helping the homeless
Initiative helps most vulnerable
NEWS 8 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Highland stations blossom thanks to local community groups
Friends of groups in Lairg and Newtonmore have stepped up. 
NEWS 7 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“No soft-landing”: devastating effect of overseas aid cut yet to be felt, government warned
Former CEO of Save the Children has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to slash development budgets
NEWS 7 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“Must go further”: Scottish Government urged to make good on support for voluntary sector
Limited pilots announced earlier this year were welcome, but more must be done, says SCVO
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Edinburgh Partnership launches review of longer-term support for the city’s third sector
Results of the consultation will be reported in August. 
NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Next step on path to new National Park
NatureScot will provide advice to the Scottish Government next week
NEWS 2 May 2025 by Niall Christie
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90% of Scots think political parties should develop a plan to reduce pensioner poverty
Independent Age published a strategy for tackling pensioner poverty, as polling shows idea backed by the Scottish public
NEWS 2 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“At the limits”: FM warns Scottish Child Payment may not see further increases
Charities have said this would see thousands of children left in poverty
NEWS 29 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Foodbank use reaches record highs despite child poverty promises
Total usage of foodbanks in Scotland has increased by 50% since 2017
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scottish community projects receive over £70,000 of research funding
The groups will use the funding to promote healthy living. 
NEWS 28 April 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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