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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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Damp and mouldy housing means too many people are left in the cold
Aoife Deery on plans to introduce Awaab’s Law
OPINION 10 June 2025 by Aoife Deery
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It's time to fix FOI
Carole Ewart on the member’s bill to reform Scotland’s 23 years old freedom of information law
OPINION 6 June 2025 by Carole Ewart
 
Volunteers’ Week 2025: more than just a thank you
Margaret Starkie on a special week to celebrate the people who keep our sector - and society - going
OPINION 3 June 2025 by Margaret Starkie
 
I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game  
David Hilferty: framing the cost of living crisis in terms of individual choices is entirely to miss the point
OPINION 2 June 2025 by David Hilferty
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Are charities in Scotland becoming more cyber-savvy?
Alison Brogan, SCVO’s cyber resilience co-ordinator, reflects on how charities are working to become better at preventing and responding to cyber attacks
OPINION 12 May 2025 by Alison Brogan
 
No mean heat as new service launched to help
John Porter on essential new support for people whose heating is supplied by a heat network
OPINION 12 May 2025 by John Porter
 
The challenges of maintaining good mental health while facing a long-term, worsening condition
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Jo Anderson discusses the link between multiple sclerosis and mental wellbeing, and the importance of developing a holistic approach
OPINION 12 May 2025 by Jo Anderson
 
Forth Valley: the Legal Aid desert 
Gillian Fyfe on a crisis in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire
OPINION 8 May 2025 by Gillian Fyfe
 
Why we still need to act F.A.S.T to save lives in Scotland
This Stroke Awareness Month, Jane-Claire Judson of CHSS shares the success of the latest F.A.S.T stroke awareness campaign
OPINION 5 May 2025 by Jane-Claire Judson
 
Helping people with debt? Support is here
Sponsored: StepChange Debt Charity has published a free, government-backed guide to help people in Scotland deal with financial difficulty and debt
OPINION 2 May 2025 Sponsored content
 
How compassionate dialogue can transform workplace engagement
Naomi Smith on creating spaces for meaningful conversations
OPINION 30 April 2025 by Naomi Smith
 
Preparing for Pension Age Disability Payment
Erica Young on changes to benefits for older people who have care needs because of a disability or long-term health condition in Scotland
OPINION 28 April 2025 by Erica Young
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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