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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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Family meet with Swinney to tackle knife crime crisis
Young Kory McCrimmon was stabbed and killed last year
NEWS 24 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
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
 
Extent of aid cuts unveiled as UK Government publishes impact assessment
The Foreign Office styled the cuts as a modernisation.
NEWS 23 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Climate activists take on the far right as they descend on Scotland
Camp will encourage pushback against climate-denying right wing
NEWS 22 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charities warn of effect of foreign aid cuts
Save the Children, Unicef and Doctors without Borders speak out. 
NEWS 22 July 2025 by Niall Christie
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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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New covenant will rekindle sector's right-to-protest promises Starmer
Tory governments introduced gagging clauses
NEWS 18 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
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
 
Renewed call for the public to rethink attitudes towards mental ill health 
Nine in 10 people with experience of mental illness face stigma from those closest to them. 
NEWS 16 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Watchdog warns UK refugee costs could absorb one-fifth of reduced aid budget
New report highlights need for improved cross-government coordination to make the most of reduced funding. 
NEWS 15 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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