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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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New accounting rules: what they will mean for your charity
After 1 January, only charities with annual turnovers of more than £15m will have to produce a detailed cashflow statement
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Do we value our trustees enough?
As the role of trustees is celebrated through Trustees' Week, Helen Kidd asks: “do charities do enough to help them do their jobs effectively?”
OPINION 4 November 2025 by Helen Kidd
 
Housing charity leader warns crisis “being weaponised” to stoke division
Alison Watson of Shelter Scotland said the housing crisis is being used to demonise refugees and asylum seekers
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Ministers must fix chasm between child poverty targets
Targets have been consistently missed
NEWS 4 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
We must break down professional silos to keep pace with young people’s needs  
Jim Gillespie on the need for collaboration in the children and young people's sector
OPINION 3 November 2025 by Jim Gillespie
 
Charity sector voices among exceptional Scots women on 30 under 30 list
Familiar faces from the voluntary sector have been included for 2025
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find
Analysis of the FCDO’s approach to value for money in Official Development Assistance
NEWS 3 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Trustees' Week: do you have what it takes to help run a charity?
Simon Rennie on the vital role played by trustees
OPINION 31 October 2025 by Simon Rennie
 
Charities face critical challenges as costs rise and demand increases
Research finds the financial strain on the sector is affecting the delivery of services
NEWS 31 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Next Scottish government must prioritise funding for rape survivors
Surge in demand yet funding is decreasing
NEWS 31 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charity campaign to encourage Scots to discuss their finances
Money Advice Scotland will share tips on how to better manage and have conversations around finances during Talk Money Week
NEWS 29 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
National campaign to modernise abortion law is launched in Scotland
“Time’s up for outdated abortion laws”: national initiative aims to modernise law and protect reproductive rights
NEWS 29 October 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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