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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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Charities shifting investments to active strategies to mitigate market volatility
Charity executives managing £3.7billion say technology now gives active investment management the edge. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Highlands social enterprises and charities invited to major funding and support event
The event is being hosted by Social Investment Scotland. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Consultation launches on changes to FOI law
Holyrood is set to scrutinise proposed rule changes
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Civil society networks call on the UK government to show leadership on Israel
Calls for further action from ministers ahead of talks next week. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteer participation rate in Scotland on the up
Formal figures show the number increases to 25%. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Pregant parents get boost after vital cash injection
Bump Start provides collaborative support
NEWS 18 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Children and young people must be at the heart of Holyrood campaign
Barnardo's Scotland launches its election manifesto
NEWS 18 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“Point of no return”: Warning over Scotland’s social care crisis 
Unite the Union puts workers’ demands centre of nationwide campaign to fix critical sector. 
NEWS 17 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Survey shows that Scots back action to tackle the climate crisis
A bigger proportion of the population are for the goal to reach net zero than against it
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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How charities and communities can combat clothing waste
Funding is available through the Awards for All programme and the Climate Action Fund
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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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