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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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UK Government expresses concern at continued attacks on aid workers
Officials were responding to a report by the UK’s International Development Committee. 
NEWS 5 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Communication must be prioritised as a basic human right say campaigners
More than 200 gathered at Holyrood
NEWS 4 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity launches community action station
Centre wants to encourage more involvement in the environment
NEWS 4 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Animal welfare charity workers to vote on strike action
Union claims the SSPCA is set to opt-out of being a real living wage employer, just a year after adopting the policy
NEWS 3 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Gorgie Farm revival: Edinburgh charity opens community hub 
The new centre will support young adults with additional needs.
NEWS 3 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Arts group announces major new appointees
Their expertise is set to further strengthen Be United’s mission
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Campaigners warn drug deaths could rise
Drug deaths drop but Scotland still worst in Europe
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Ex-MP and stroke survivor joins charity to campaign for urgent reforms
CHSS helped in her recovery journey
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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No leadership, no momentum: Scottish Government has failed to act on digital exclusion
Just over one year from the publication of an excoriating report, exactly nothing has changed
NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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Census reveals the lasting impact of Scotland’s social enterprises over a decade
A summit was held in Stirling to announce the report.
NEWS 2 September 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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