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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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Half a million awarded to south of Scotland community groups
The 35 organisations successfully applied to round four of the Community Led Local Development Fund
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
10 reasons to volunteer on World Kindness Day
Robert Webb on the transformative effects of volunteering
OPINION 13 November 2025 by Robert Webb
 
Charities given guidance on how to deal with the rise of far-right hate
It looks at whether charities need to investigate security measures – and how these can be funded
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Organisations call on the next government to keep a promise to Scotland’s children
Over 30 groups have joined forces ahead of May’s election
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland
Work will be done by Scottish Recovery Network, Voluntary Action Shetland, NHS Shetland and local organisations
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Party leaders must meet public demand over eradicating child poverty
Save The Children polling shows the issue is of vital importance to voters ahead of next year's Holyrood election
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Borders tenants set to benefit from warmer, more energy-efficient homes through new collaboration
Changeworks and three housing associations have teamed up
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's November edition is out now: read it all here!
New mag asks what now for Scotland Demands Better, how we combat homlessness and how we overcome division - plus, our festive gift guide
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Ofgem’s plans on energy debt don’t go nearly far enough 
David Hilferty on the inevitable winter fuel crisis
OPINION 10 November 2025 by David Hilferty
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Scotland’s community charities deserve better from government and funders
Stuart Duffin makes an impassioned and important call for funding parity for our small charities
OPINION 7 November 2025 by Stuart Duffin
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Charity website relaunched to support families and prevent youth homelessness
Cyrenians-run service looks to make support easier to access
NEWS 7 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Award-winning impact: Scotland’s social enterprises recognised for outstanding achievements
The Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2025 were held on Thursday
NEWS 7 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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.

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