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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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Tenants benefit from Home Comforts fund
As cost of living hikes hit hard, housing group offers increasing support
NEWS 4 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
We will remain free - advice on poverty must not be commercialised
Even with concessions, welfare reform cuts remain a threat to disabled people – but they’re not the only one, writes David Hilferty
OPINION 30 June 2025 by David Hilferty
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Fears for vulnerable elderly as charity considers care home closures
Two homes face the axe in Scotland
NEWS 4 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Big move forward in charity's bid for a transformative community hub in Dundee
It will become a centre of wellbeing, health, activity, learning and development
NEWS 3 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
From the streets to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
"Being recognised for the work you do, being invited and being able to wear a kilt with other people in smart dress, felt wonderful"
NEWS 2 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity trustee naming requirements now in place to strengthen sector transparency
Trustee names will be published in the Scottish Charity Register
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity registers in Scotland to tackle digital exclusion
It says a long term strategy is essential to create lasting change
NEWS 1 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
U-turn not enough: benefit cuts must be scrapped altogether
"It seems the UK Government’s message is: you're ok if you are disabled today, but good luck if you become disabled tomorrow"
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Survey will explore what it's like to work in Scotland's voluntary sector in 2025
It will ask: what do you enjoy and value? What is less satisfying? How could you be better supported?
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
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
 
Sector ignored once again as minister reveals financial forecasts
"Our sector needed action, not warm words and empty promises"
NEWS 27 June 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charities unite against social security cuts
They have written a joint letter to Scottish Secretary Ian Murray and copied it to all of Scotland’s MPs at Westminster
NEWS 26 June 2025 by Graham Martin
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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