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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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New research shows life-changing value of social housing
The study was led by Housing Associations’ Charitable Trust (HACT). 
NEWS 19 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Welfare should be a tool of social cohesion not isolation
David Hilferty on why we must change perceptions of welfare
OPINION 18 August 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Blame game: charities exchange blows after community hub vandalised
Bad blood between charities over destruction of neighbourhood centre
NEWS 15 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Standing in solidarity in the face of far right hate
It's easy to feel powerless in the face of hate, says Emma Hutton but we must stand firm
OPINION 15 August 2025 by Emma Hutton
 
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
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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