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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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Nostalgic design supports local Foodbank
Print can be cut and folded into a 3D cereal box
NEWS 17 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Beware of the blame game on ‘choices’  
David Hilferty on the need for political action needed to deal with the debt crisis
OPINION 14 April 2025 by David Hilferty
 
TFN magazine's April edition is out now - read it all here
New edition looks at after-prison throughcare, the chancellor's spring statement, the fair trade movement and much, much more
NEWS 16 April 2025 by Graham Martin
 
UK announces new humanitarian funding for Sudan
The announcement comes ahead of a conference held to mark two-years of brutal conflict.
NEWS 15 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow foodbank reports devastating break-in 
A site in Cardonald was broken into, burgled and vandalised
NEWS 15 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Loss of aid funding would “devastate lives across the world”, charity warns
Save the Children’s analysis of planned cuts outlined the effect of slashing funding
NEWS 14 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UN High Commissioner for Refugees warns deprioritising international aid will lead to global "insecurity and instability"
Filippo Grandi warned that cuts to humanitarian aid will significantly undermine work done by NGOs
NEWS 14 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Umbrella body ditches "divisive" social media platform
Many organisations are following suit
NEWS 14 April 2025 by Robert Armour
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Struggling pet owners thrown a bone by charity
Service supports owners to help feed their pets
NEWS 11 April 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow Pride organisers urged to implement ethical partnership policy
Last year’s march saw mass boycotting of the event by local activists and campaigns. 
NEWS 11 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Starmer urged to stand by manifesto and increase UK aid levels
The Prime Minister was questioned on planned aid cuts in parliament on Tuesday.
NEWS 9 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Refugee charities call for Prime Minister end to "hostile politics"
Over 100 groups and campaigners gathered to sign an open letter. 
NEWS 9 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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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