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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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The hidden victims of crime: why our response matters
Dan Johnson: young people deserve more than judgment
OPINION 12 September 2025 by Dan Johnson
 
Nearly one million people face hunger across Scotland, new research finds
Growing numbers of working families turning to food banks.
NEWS 10 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
New report shows how people who self-harm are being supported in Scotland
Tina Koenig on Self-Harm Network Scotland’s latest Impact Report
OPINION 9 September 2025 by Tina Koenig
 
Sectors must work better together to fight child poverty says charity chief
She spoke as she marked Aberlour's 150th anniversary
NEWS 9 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish charity launches pioneering guidance to tackle rape and sexual assault in the workplace. 
The resource is the first of its kind to look at rape and sexual assault as a workplace issue.  
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish aid charity scales up global operations
Mary’s Meals now feeds three million kids every day. 
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's September edition is out now - read it all here!
New edition looks ahead to the Holyrood elections and much, much more
NEWS 8 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Cyrenians FareShare: tackling food insecurity across Scotland
Sponsored content: Did you know that Cyrenians FareShare covers central and southeast Scotland redistributing high quality surplus food to charities, community groups and other organisations feeding their communities?
OPINION 8 September 2025 Sponsored content
 
Tackling digital exclusion one person at a time 
Kyle Scott on fighting for digital inclusion
OPINION 8 September 2025 by Kyle Scott
 
Edinburgh’s innovative Regenerative Futures Fund moves into its next phase
Panel picks 34 projects to advance to the next stage of funding
NEWS 5 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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.

Read it here
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