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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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Personal privacy is the next big civil liberties battle 
OPINION 10 March 2025 by Mhoraig Green
 
More exploitation than empowerment? Council cuts and community control
In a time of considerable pressure on local authority finances, how do we ensure that community empowerment is truly empowering, and not seen as an easy option to cut services, asks Sarah Latto
OPINION 4 March 2025 by Sarah Latto
 
The cost of living crisis isn’t back: it never went away 
Derek Mitchell: further increases in energy prices will be devastating for so many households 
OPINION 3 March 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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Victims’ Awareness Week: why we need to work together to give victims of crime a voice 
Kate Wallace on Victims’ Awareness Week
OPINION 27 February 2025 by Kate Wallace
 
British Sign Language: how our advice really is for everyone 
Jonathan Boyd on trying to ensure there are no obstacles when it comes to receiving support
OPINION 24 February 2025 by Jonathan Boyd
 
Have you worked in partnership with Future Pathways? We want to hear from you 
Sponsored content: If you work in the third sector or in a statutory service, we’d like to know what you think of Future Pathways
OPINION 21 February 2025 Sponsored content
 
Bridging the gap in third sector finance
Chris Jamieson on using debt products constructively
OPINION 21 February 2025 by Chris Jamieson
 
The true extent of the energy crisis across Scottish communities
Derek Mitchell: huge numbers of people in our communities are experiencing real harm – not just physically but mentally as well – because they can’t afford their fuel bills
OPINION 17 February 2025 by Derek Mitchell
 
A small victory - but one worth celebrating
Kirsten Hogg reflects on the first minister’s funding announcement at this year’s Gathering
OPINION 10 February 2025 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Why we need an energy debt relief scheme
David Hilferty: we need urgent action
OPINION 10 February 2025 by David Hilferty
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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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