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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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15th Social Enterprise Awards Scotland is now open for entries
In response to sector feedback, major improvements have been made to the application process this year
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
FoI Fix
Carole Ewart on the member’s Bill to reform Scotland’s 23 years old freedom of information law
OPINION 6 June 2025 by Carole Ewart
 
Housing association's welfare officer will help tenants stay at home
He will work to support them with mental health, addiction and anti-social behaviour issues
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive
First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440million funding.
NEWS 3 June 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers’ Week 2025: more than just a thank you
Margaret Starkie on a special week to celebrate the people who keep our sector - and society - going
OPINION 3 June 2025 by Margaret Starkie
 
I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game  
David Hilferty: framing the cost of living crisis in terms of individual choices is entirely to miss the point
OPINION 2 June 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Homelessness charities unite to call out UK Government’s “welfare reforms”
Charities, led by St Mungo’s, said the changes will lead to a rise in homelessness
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers are charities' beating heart: here's how to best support them
Vital advice ahead of Volunteers' Week
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Crisis continues as no more cash will be spent on social housing
Radical reform is urgently needed
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Catastrophic”: Scottish Care warning on ending international care worker recruitment
225 social care organisations across Scotland contributed to the report. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Trussell Trust provides one food parcel every two minute in Scotland over past year
New annual figures show 240,000 emergency provisions provided across the country. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government urged to “not turn away” from aid commitments to support women and girls
NGOs and charities in the UK have raised concerns about services on the chopping block
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie
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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