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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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Major step forward for vision rehabilitation in Scotland
Susan Shippey on two innovative new courses
OPINION 3 November 2025 by Susan Shippey
 
We must break down professional silos to keep pace with young people’s needs  
Jim Gillespie on the need for collaboration in the children and young people's sector
OPINION 3 November 2025 by Jim Gillespie
 
Trustees' Week: do you have what it takes to help run a charity?
Simon Rennie on the vital role played by trustees
OPINION 31 October 2025 by Simon Rennie
 
The wellbeing economy: a blueprint for change
Charis Chittick on WEAll Scotland’s manifesto
OPINION 28 October 2025 by Charis Chittick
 
Our communities need befriending - but services are overstretched
This summer, Befriending Networks checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
OPINION 27 October 2025 by Susan Hunter
 
We marched to demand action and a fairer society 
"The fact that the campaign emerged from Scotland’s charity sector is significant, because we see the reality of how people are living"
OPINION 27 October 2025 by Derek Mitchell
 
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
 
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
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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