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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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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
 
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
 
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
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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
 
Compassion, not cost-cutting, should be at the heart of welfare reform
Erica Young on the government’s proposed social security changes
OPINION 7 July 2025 by Erica Young
 
Centre looking forward to bright future as new tenant moves in
Glasgow-based resource is an integral part of the east end community
NEWS 7 July 2025 by Rab Armour
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Tenants benefit from Home Comforts fund
As cost of living hikes hit hard, housing group offers increasing support
NEWS 4 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Fears for vulnerable elderly as charity considers care home closures
Two homes face the axe in Scotland
NEWS 4 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.

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