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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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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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Funding blow forces charity to close a vital service
Final food deliveries tom older people will finish at the end of May
NEWS 1 May 2025 by Graham Martin
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New charity lottery launches
Aims to support community sport
NEWS 1 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Good wills hunting
Community pilot targets legacy giving
NEWS 29 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity worker admits stealing £35,000
An investigation found sizeable amounts of cash transferred into private bank accounts
NEWS 29 April 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
 
Edinburgh law firm offering free powers of attorney through charity
Quill Legal and Voice of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL) have joined forces. 
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
 
Fundraising Regulator launches new Code of Fundraising Practice
The new rules will take effect later this year 
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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