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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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Legal profession backs charities as it celebrates success
Strong commitment to social good
NEWS 6 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
What does Whole Family Support really mean?
David Hilferty on putting government plans into practice
OPINION 6 October 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Scotland on course to miss child poverty reduction targets by ‘large margin’
Analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows around one in four children remain in poverty. 
NEWS 6 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut
The UK Government has shifted funding from aid to defence. 
NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie
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Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice  
Duncan Thorp: social enterprises, charities, cooperatives, community groups and other social economy organisations can and should benefit from fair tax reforms
OPINION 2 October 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Campaigners furious as Tories say Climate Change Act will be repealed
"Conservatives cannot now be trusted on the environment or the economy"
NEWS 2 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Poverty will soar among pensioners unless urgent action is taken
One in seven could be poverty stricken by 2031
NEWS 2 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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Third sector and community groups set out urgent action needed to support prevention work
A statement has been published jointly by charities across Scotland. 
NEWS 1 October 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Majority want more Scottish Government action on child poverty
Polling was carried out as part of Save the Children’s Changing the Story project
NEWS 1 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Regulators slammed for not taking action against charities promoting misogyny
Report demands "advancement of religion" is scrapped as a charitable purpose
NEWS 30 September 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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