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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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Scottish charity launches pioneering guidance to tackle rape and sexual assault in the workplace. 
The resource is the first of its kind to look at rape and sexual assault as a workplace issue.  
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish aid charity scales up global operations
Mary’s Meals now feeds three million kids every day. 
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's September edition is out now - read it all here!
New edition looks ahead to the Holyrood elections and much, much more
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Edinburgh’s innovative Regenerative Futures Fund moves into its next phase
Panel picks 34 projects to advance to the next stage of funding
NEWS 5 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
UK Government expresses concern at continued attacks on aid workers
Officials were responding to a report by the UK’s International Development Committee. 
NEWS 5 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Communication must be prioritised as a basic human right say campaigners
More than 200 gathered at Holyrood
NEWS 4 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Campaigners warn drug deaths could rise
Drug deaths drop but Scotland still worst in Europe
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
No leadership, no momentum: Scottish Government has failed to act on digital exclusion
Just over one year from the publication of an excoriating report, exactly nothing has changed
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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New project will help 1,200 people get online and become more independent
New CAB initiative to close digital divide.
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Fund launched to grow enterprise
Second round of the programme
NEWS 1 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scrapping peak fares good for climate say campaigners
Scotrail will no longer run the two-tier system of fare pricing
NEWS 1 September 2025 by Rab Armour
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UK’s biggest philanthropist slams aid cuts
Sir Chris Hohn spoke after donating an additional sum to cover gaps left by budgets being slashed.
NEWS 29 August 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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