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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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CCA break silence over protest and “ableist” slur
The charity-run venue has published a lengthy statement. 
NEWS 13 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TikToker slammed for tone-deaf review of homeless charity's food
Charity said homlessness is not entertainment
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Hundreds of organisations sign open letter opposing anti-refugee protests
Scottish charities are among those standing against the demonstrations. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
MSP calls for charities to be properly funded
The SNP’s Karen Adam defended Holyrood’s record. 
NEWS 12 August 2025 by Niall Christie
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A revolutionary new vision for social security, designed by and for disabled people
Erica Young on potentially transformative benefit proposals
OPINION 11 August 2025 by Erica Young
 
Flexible working could create more jobs for Scots says report
Employers are being urged to see flexibility isn't a perk but essential
NEWS 11 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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TFN magazine's August edition is out now - read it all here!
New mag looks at community organising and much, much more
NEWS 11 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland's Social Enterprise Awards - read the full shortlist here
This year saw a record number of applications, highlighting the continued growth of Scotland’s social enterprise movement
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Countries facing genocide, famine and disease worst hit by UK aid cuts, NGO warns
Médecins Sans Frontières said the impact of UK aid cuts is striking
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Expert calls for return to fairness and global solidarity after aid budget cuts
Dr Pritish Behuria said aid is still desperately needed. 
NEWS 8 August 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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