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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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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's sector Guide: explore advertising opportunities here
The new publication is widely read and distrubuted across Scotland's charity sector
NEWS 29 August 2025 by TFN
 
Vital funding boost welcomed by Edinburgh's third sector
Council backs the work of leading organisations
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Feminist charity unveils 2026 election manifesto
Engender has outlined its 10-point plan to tackle gender inequality
NEWS 27 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland to host global gathering of Fair Trade communities
This is the first time the International Fair Trade Towns Conference has come to Scotland. 
NEWS 25 August 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.

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