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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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Community hub reopens in Edinburgh
New additions include a cafe
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Concern over spending leads OSCR to probe failed Aberdeen charity
Seventy-five-year-old group suddenly closed last month
NEWS 14 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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CCA break silence over protest and “ableist” slur
The charity-run venue has published a lengthy statement. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Launch of two new guides for local climate action
One for local authorities, and one for community organisations.
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Innovative mental health partnership proves a huge success for tenants
Kingdom Housing Association has partnered with Change Mental Health. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New guide offers lifeline to charities under financial strain
The eBook features case studies from the sector. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TikToker slammed for tone-deaf review of homeless charity's food
Charity said homlessness is not entertainment
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Hundreds of organisations sign open letter opposing anti-refugee protests
Scottish charities are among those standing against the demonstrations. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
MSP calls for charities to be properly funded
The SNP’s Karen Adam defended Holyrood’s record. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
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Community benefit society appoints new executive director
Midsteeple Quarter appoints new figure to head up work in Dumfries. 
NEWS 12 August 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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