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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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Half a million pound funding powers grassroots climate action in central Scotland
Community Climate Action Hubs will benefit. 
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
Launch of two new guides for local climate action
One for local authorities, and one for community organisations.
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Innovative mental health partnership proves a huge success for tenants
Kingdom Housing Association has partnered with Change Mental Health. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TikToker slammed for tone-deaf review of homeless charity's food
Charity said homlessness is not entertainment
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Hundreds of organisations sign open letter opposing anti-refugee protests
Scottish charities are among those standing against the demonstrations. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Community benefit society appoints new executive director
Midsteeple Quarter appoints new figure to head up work in Dumfries. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
TFN magazine's August edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at community organising and much, much more
NEWS 11 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland's Social Enterprise Awards - read the full shortlist here
This year saw a record number of applications, highlighting the continued growth of Scotland’s social enterprise movement
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Church dating back to 565 saved by local Inverness charity
The Save Old High Inverness campaign has announced its success. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
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
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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