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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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Here’s how to challenge negative perceptions of people in poverty 
David Hilferty on an inspiring project being run by West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau
OPINION 25 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Welfare should be a tool of social cohesion not isolation
David Hilferty on why we must change perceptions of welfare
OPINION 18 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Standing in solidarity in the face of far right hate
It's easy to feel powerless in the face of hate, says Emma Hutton but we must stand firm
OPINION 15 August 2025 by Emma Hutton
 
Scotland’s older people need our support more than ever
With an ageing population greater action is needed to ease pressure on health and social care services, says Rosie McLuskie
OPINION 14 August 2025 by Rosie McLuskie
 
A revolutionary new vision for social security, designed by and for disabled people
Erica Young on potentially transformative benefit proposals
OPINION 11 August 2025 by Erica Young
 
Mapping the future of vision impairment services in Scotland
Susan Shippey on exciting new developments in vision impairment services
OPINION 7 August 2025 by Susan Shippey
 
Good news on the fight to tackle scourge of council tax debt  
Myles Fitt sees positive progress being made
OPINION 4 August 2025 by Myles Fitt
 
So many sessions, so little time – but volunteers are in all of them
Derek Yarnell looks ahead to the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Scottish Fundraising Conference and Awards
OPINION 1 August 2025 by Derek Yarnell
 
Why learning is the key to change
Craig Tomlinson on an innovative partnership between BBC Children in Need and The Hunter Foundation that works with communities to improve people’s lives from the inside out
OPINION 1 August 2025 by Craig Tomlinson
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Community wealth building and the wellbeing economy: routes to a better future
Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit
OPINION 31 July 2025 by Lukas Bunse
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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