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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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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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The importance of getting social security right   
Jonathan Boyd on making sure free, confidential and impartial advice is accessible to everyone
OPINION 14 July 2025 by Jonathan Boyd
 
Fair Funding: here we go again?
Kirsten Hogg lambasts the Scottish Government for kicking its committments to the sector down the road - yet again
OPINION 27 June 2025 by Kirsten Hogg
 
Just two weeks to go before meter switch-off which could leave thousands without energy
Matthew Lee: the clock is ticking for suppliers and the energy regulator Ofgem to fix this problem
OPINION 16 June 2025 by Dr Matthew Lee
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Funding the future through learning from the past
Giles Ruck on the difference Foundation Scotland’s approach to funding is making in the sector – now and tomorrow
OPINION 13 June 2025 by Giles Ruck
 
Damp and mouldy housing means too many people are left in the cold
Aoife Deery on plans to introduce Awaab’s Law
OPINION 10 June 2025 by Aoife Deery
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It's time to fix FOI
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
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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
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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.

Read it here
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