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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
 
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
 
What does Whole Family Support really mean?
David Hilferty on putting government plans into practice
OPINION 6 October 2025 by David Hilferty
 
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
 
Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
Sponsored content: looking for nominations for those who have saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole
OPINION 16 September 2025 Sponsored content
 
Playing the moments game 
David Hilferty on looking past the pieces and seeing the whole
OPINION 15 September 2025 by David Hilferty
 
The hidden victims of crime: why our response matters
Dan Johnson: young people deserve more than judgment
OPINION 12 September 2025 by Dan Johnson
 
Children have a right to both parents - alive
Shared Parenting Scotland's thoughts on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September)
OPINION 10 September 2025 by John Forsyth
 
New report shows how people who self-harm are being supported in Scotland
Tina Koenig on Self-Harm Network Scotland’s latest Impact Report
OPINION 9 September 2025 by Tina Koenig
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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