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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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New covenant will rekindle sector's right-to-protest promises Starmer
Tory governments introduced gagging clauses
NEWS 18 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
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
 
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
 
Charity service gives veterans access to £500,000 in crucial welfare support
Many were unaware they were entitled to assistance
NEWS 15 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
National award for Castlemilk human rights campaigners
A six-year long battle continues with the group being recognised for their work. 
NEWS 15 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Unheard voices reshape health and care in pioneering arts research project
Research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh proposes a redesign of health and care services.
NEWS 15 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
School mentoring model goes to college for first time
Some 30 students will be supported
NEWS 14 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
MSPs support grassroots charitable advocacy organisation
Reach Advocacy garnered support on a visit to Holyrood. 
NEWS 14 July 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's July edition is out now - read it all here
New mag looks at Scotland Demands Better, a minimum income guarantee, the Scottish Charity Awards winners and much more
NEWS 14 July 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.

Read it here
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