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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Cybercrime charity helps recover over £1million in first year
450 individuals have been supported by the Cyber and Fraud Hub. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Two Scots charities resign from government Long Covid group 
Long Covid Scotland and Long Covid Kids warned of “inaction and broken promises”. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Campaign launches to help charity bridge huge shortfall in funds
Running costs rocket but demand for services is at all time high
NEWS 7 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Two Scots charities unite to enable precious trees to flourish in war-wracked Somalia
Years of war has blighted the country and its economy
NEWS 7 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Damning report leads to closure of charity-run care home
Care of residents was being compromised
NEWS 6 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
"A world where animals are respected": new chief for welfare charity
He takes over from Bob Elliot who left in February
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Storm Floris sparks call for Scotland to step up climate action
Better protection to safeguard communities against the dangerous and costly impacts of severe conditions is urgently needed
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Senior arts charity figure in row over “ableist” slur
Charity CEO and finance manager Steven Thomson has been criticised by campaigners
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
CEOs of UK NGOs sign solidarity statement a year after the UK race riots 
43 leaders have joined together to mark the anniversary. 
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New members appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission
The new commissioners include those with third sector experience. 
NEWS 5 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.

Read it here
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