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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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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
 
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
 
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
 
A place for everyone: charity opens Glasgow community hub
"Our work is firmly rooted in local communities"
NEWS 11 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charity banking system still causing chaos - now there are calls for an inquiry
Cancer charity tells TFN it can't access £25k it has promised a hospice
NEWS 8 July 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Veterans charity partners with animal welfare group to tackle loneliness
Unique partnership
NEWS 8 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scottish housing group named as largest social housing builder
Some 563 homes were built last year
NEWS 8 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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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