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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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UK Government told to rethink approach to civil society
Bond’s latest review of civic space highlights key trends threatening charities and campaigners
NEWS 27 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“This will be devastating for all of us”: why welfare reforms don’t need to happen 
Emma Jackson on new benefits proposals 
OPINION 26 May 2025 by Emma Jackson
 
Call for mandatory sensory tests for all dementia assessments
Sensory impairment leads to wider social implications
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Crisis continues as no more cash will be spent on social housing
Radical reform is urgently needed
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Catastrophic”: Scottish Care warning on ending international care worker recruitment
225 social care organisations across Scotland contributed to the report. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Trussell Trust provides one food parcel every two minute in Scotland over past year
New annual figures show 240,000 emergency provisions provided across the country. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government urged to “not turn away” from aid commitments to support women and girls
NGOs and charities in the UK have raised concerns about services on the chopping block
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Reduction in overseas aid spending not temporary, minister says
Jenny Chapman confirmed the reduced level is the new normal
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities given cash to tackle digital inequality
Glasgow experiences some of the highest levels of digital exclusion in the UK
NEWS 20 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New funding is a vote of confidence in our service
Derek Mitchell on a major boost for the Scottish Citizens Advice network
OPINION 19 May 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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