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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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Care charity delivers landmark pay deal for its 800 staff
Deal was made in conjunction with union
NEWS 28 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Hundreds of jobs to go at NSPCC
The charity said it will cut its staffing levels by 14%
NEWS 28 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Children First reports surge in demand for support with children’s emotional wellbeing
The charity said it helped more than 1,000 more people compared to last year
NEWS 28 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Future of one of Scotland’s oldest rehab charities is secured
Abbeycare has taken over three Jericho Society facilities
NEWS 28 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's new Guide to Running a Charity is out now - and you can read it all here
Publication features invaluable expert commentary and an exclusive preview of in-depth research into what it's like to work in the voluntary sector
NEWS 27 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Thousands set take to the streets to demand a better Scotland
The Scotland Demands Better event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, trade unions, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Swinney urged to act now and stop strikes in social care sector once and for all
Investment is needed urgently to thwart ongoing disputes across social care
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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Israeli red tape preventing lives being saved in Gaza say NGOs
Unnecessary bureaucracy is costing lives
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Richly deserved honour for Scots charity chief
Been at the helm since 2013
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Changes to child maintenance could lift thousands from poverty
The current system may not be fit for purpose
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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.

Read it here
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