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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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When power turns legal: how do we stop SLAPPs?
Ahsan Mustafa examines how SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability
OPINION 24 October 2025 by Ahsan Mustafa
 
Less stepping back, more stepping up: Scotland’s next chapter in public service reform
Giles Ruck on an initiative that places the voices of local people and those with lived experience at the heart of funding decisions
OPINION 21 October 2025 by Giles Ruck
 
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
 
Strengthening community cohesion in Scotland
Tesfu Gessesse calls for inclusive growth, fairness and solidarity
OPINION 6 October 2025 by Tesfu Gessesse
 
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
 
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
 
Early signs of recovery in volunteering participation in Scotland
With today’s news about volunteer participation increasing, Debbie Maltman and Bethany Sikes dig into the numbers.
OPINION 19 September 2025 by Debbie Maltman and Bethany Sikes
 
Smartphone Storytelling: Transform Your Non-Profit's Content with Simple Videos
Emma Bracegirdle on making great content for your organisation
OPINION 18 September 2025 by Emma Bracegirdle
 
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
 
Investing for impact: practical guidance for charities and social enterprises
Sponsored content: investment options for voluntary organisations
OPINION 8 September 2025 Sponsored content
 
Error 404: digital inclusion still not found
David McNeill reflects on the lack of progress in 12 months
OPINION 2 September 2025 by David McNeill
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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