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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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Scotland Demands Better: join us there
Emma Jackson on the change that Scotland needs
OPINION 20 October 2025 by Emma Jackson
 
The road to financial inclusion starts with something simple - a bank account
Sarah Jayne Dunn on a new campaign to help unbanked people
OPINION 13 October 2025 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
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A bold manifesto to put volunteering at the top of the political agenda
Volunteer Scotland has published its 2026 Scottish Parliament Manifesto: Creating a Nation of Volunteers - Ewan MacLeod and Bethany Sikes tells us all about it
OPINION 9 October 2025 by Ewan MacLeod and Bethany Sikes
 
We’ll never stop fighting for an end to child poverty
This Challenge Poverty Week, Children First policy manager Lily Humphreys lays out what needs to change to end child poverty in Scotland
OPINION 9 October 2025 by Lily Humphreys
 
Strengthening community cohesion in Scotland
Tesfu Gessesse calls for inclusive growth, fairness and solidarity
OPINION 6 October 2025 by Tesfu Gessesse
 
What does Whole Family Support really mean?
David Hilferty on putting government plans into practice
OPINION 6 October 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice  
Duncan Thorp: social enterprises, charities, cooperatives, community groups and other social economy organisations can and should benefit from fair tax reforms
OPINION 2 October 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Scotland’s fuel poverty crisis demands action, not just targets
Tom Barclay on working together to address the effects of rising bills
OPINION 30 September 2025 by Tom Barclay
 
A new drive to get people connected 
Gillian Fyfe looks at how social tariffs can help people get online
OPINION 29 September 2025 by Gillian Fyfe
 
Busting Myths about dyslexia
Katie Carmichael on why Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland 2025 (29 September to 5 October) matters more than ever
OPINION 29 September 2025 by Katie Carmichael
 
Consolidation is key to enhancing grant support for women and vulnerable people in Scotland
OPINION 26 September 2025 by Andrew Tweedy
 
Addressing the problems people face in remote and rural Scotland  
Derek Mitchell looks beyond the urban
OPINION 22 September 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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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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