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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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Organisations call for meeting with Finance Secretary over vital social housing cash
Charities and housing bodies have joined forces.
NEWS 19 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
From advice to action: improving access to disability payments in Scotland  
Erica Young on the importance of easy access to Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
OPINION 17 November 2025 by Erica Young
 
Edinburgh charity sets out to train a new generation of environmental leaders.
The Green Team is aiming for a big impact after securing funding
NEWS 19 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Man charged after charity volunteer allegedly assaulted
"Being assaulted is not part of the job"
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Lack of credit costing the poorest dearest
Low-income families are trapped in a cycle of exorbitant lending rates
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Pilot projects to prevent homelessness get underway across Scotland
Half of Scotland’s local authorities are covered. 
NEWS 17 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Rewilding charity to launch Missing Species Programme for Highlands
Returning lynx, beavers, red squirrels and modern-day aurochs will benefit landscapes, climate and communities, charity says 
NEWS 14 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Housing assoc plans to develop modern accommodation for homeless people
Kingdom Housing Association has submitted a planning application to redevelop the James Bank Centre in Dunfermline
NEWS 14 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
10 reasons to volunteer on World Kindness Day
Robert Webb on the transformative effects of volunteering
OPINION 13 November 2025 by Robert Webb
 
Charities given guidance on how to deal with the rise of far-right hate
It looks at whether charities need to investigate security measures – and how these can be funded
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Community groups urged not to be caught out by costs in building ownership deals
Lawyers say charities and community organisations need to look closer at bigger picture costs and financial planning to keep projects on track
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Borders tenants set to benefit from warmer, more energy-efficient homes through new collaboration
Changeworks and three housing associations have teamed up
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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.

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