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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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We must do better 
Voluntary sector lags behind public sector in pay and pay equality, writes Ilse Mackinnon
OPINION 31 July 2025 by Ilse Mackinnon
 
Network of community-led coastal conservation groups in Scotland becomes independent charity
The Coastal Communities Network has been granted charitable status. 
NEWS 28 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
A route out of crisis
Emma Jackson on a new model of advice for those in the most complex circumstances
OPINION 28 July 2025 by Emma Jackson
 
A brave new context?
A new government covenant for the UK sector is welcome but how does it affect Scotland, asks Anna Fowlie
OPINION 24 July 2025 by Anna Fowlie
 
Glasgow charity under investigation sees court call in liquidators
Probe has been ongoing and now in its third year
NEWS 24 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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Conervation group hails new head
Takes up post in September
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Why debt is everyone's concern
Money Advice Scotland's new chief executive writes on the challenges ahead amid the cost-of-living crisis
OPINION 21 July 2025 by Janine Rennie
 
Don’t let the summer heat fool you - energy debt is a year-round problem 
The volume of people needing help with energy debt is worrying, says Matthew Lee
OPINION 21 July 2025 by Dr Matthew Lee
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PM looks to reshape how government works with communities to tackle society's biggest challenges
Charities, faith groups, social enterprises and impact investors recognised as essential partners
NEWS 17 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Exclusive: UK Government failed to carry out impact assessment ahead of £6 billion international aid cuts
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office also fails to answer questions on aid target u-turn
NEWS 16 July 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.

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