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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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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
 
Young women worry about rise in far-right politics and gender-based violence
Report details young women's ongoing anxiety
NEWS 1 May 2025 by Rab Armour
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“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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Respite care charity rated as “sector leading” in Care Inspectorate report
A report was produced on Leuchie House in East Lothian. 
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Chris Hoy and Paddy McGuinness see Kiltwalk off to a roaring start
Huge amount raised over the weekend
NEWS 28 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Austerity didn’t end”: Amnesty slam UK Government over “social insecurity” system
The human rights charity produced a new report warning of the growing damage being done to those on benefits. 
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow says it can no longer afford to take in new asylum seekers
The city wants to pause new arrivals
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Camphill School Aberdeen opens residential house to tackle crisis in care 
State-of-the-art residential house opens as part of multi-million-pound appeal. 
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Partnership project ‘provides collaborative model for the rest of Scotland’
Groups have teamed up to help foster community spirit and protect the planet.
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Stalking-specific guidance needed for health boards to support staff and patients
Dedicated charity has called for action
NEWS 22 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
SCVO asks members for policy priorities ahead of 2026 election
The voluntary sector has a chance to share their views. 
NEWS 22 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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