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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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TFN's new Guide to Running a Charity is out now - and you can read it all here
Publication features invaluable expert commentary and an exclusive preview of in-depth research into what it's like to work in the voluntary sector
NEWS 27 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Our communities need befriending - but services are overstretched
This summer, Befriending Networks checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
OPINION 27 October 2025 by Susan Hunter
 
We marched to demand action and a fairer society 
"The fact that the campaign emerged from Scotland’s charity sector is significant, because we see the reality of how people are living"
OPINION 27 October 2025 by Derek Mitchell
 
Thousands set take to the streets to demand a better Scotland
The Scotland Demands Better event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, trade unions, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Swinney urged to act now and stop strikes in social care sector once and for all
Investment is needed urgently to thwart ongoing disputes across social care
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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When power turns legal: how do we stop SLAPPs?
Ahsan Mustafa examines how SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability
OPINION 24 October 2025 by Ahsan Mustafa
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Israeli red tape preventing lives being saved in Gaza say NGOs
Unnecessary bureaucracy is costing lives
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Richly deserved honour for Scots charity chief
Been at the helm since 2013
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Changes to child maintenance could lift thousands from poverty
The current system may not be fit for purpose
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Walk-in hub offers instant mental health support
Several more are planned
NEWS 23 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
OSCR suspends charity's founder
Suspension runs for six months
NEWS 22 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Call for new approach to housing first model
Report details how the policy should improve
NEWS 21 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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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