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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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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
 
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
 
Addressing the problems people face in remote and rural Scotland  
Derek Mitchell looks beyond the urban
OPINION 22 September 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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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
 
Playing the moments game 
David Hilferty on looking past the pieces and seeing the whole
OPINION 15 September 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Why Scotland needs to talk about women’s health - and what we’re doing about it
Elaine Galston on an event aiming to revolutionise women’s health
OPINION 15 September 2025 by Elaine Galston
 
The hidden victims of crime: why our response matters
Dan Johnson: young people deserve more than judgment
OPINION 12 September 2025 by Dan Johnson
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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