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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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Civil society is still left behind, despite 80 years of the UN
Grassroots campaigners continue to face restrictions on access and participation at the United Nations
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Cross-society groups support extending Edinburgh’s trams
Transform Scotland and 17 organisations have published a statement of support. 
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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A manifesto for change demands action for one in five Scots
Charity calls on next government to prioritise support for long-term health conditions
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
MoonWalk lights up the capital for a final time
Hugely successful fundraiser will continue in another city
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish charity launches pioneering guidance to tackle rape and sexual assault in the workplace. 
The resource is the first of its kind to look at rape and sexual assault as a workplace issue.  
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Action Group CEO announces retirement after 34 years of service
Linda Tuthill will step down over the next year. 
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Care staff at Enable Scotland to strike again over low pay
UNISON said the staff will be on strike this week.
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Scottish aid charity scales up global operations
Mary’s Meals now feeds three million kids every day. 
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity mergers need not only be an emergency option, experts say
The potential for a spike in amalgamations has emerged on the back of research showing that eight-in-10 Scottish charities face cash challenges.
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's September edition is out now - read it all here!
New edition looks ahead to the Holyrood elections and much, much more
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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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