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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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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
 
Cybercrime charity helps recover over £1million in first year
450 individuals have been supported by the Cyber and Fraud Hub. 
NEWS 8 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Mapping the future of vision impairment services in Scotland
Susan Shippey on exciting new developments in vision impairment services
OPINION 7 August 2025 by Susan Shippey
 
Senior arts charity figure in row over “ableist” slur
Charity CEO and finance manager Steven Thomson has been criticised by campaigners
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
CEOs of UK NGOs sign solidarity statement a year after the UK race riots 
43 leaders have joined together to mark the anniversary. 
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Commission warns public bodies on right to protest
Warning to use authority proportionately
NEWS 5 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Good news on the fight to tackle scourge of council tax debt  
Myles Fitt sees positive progress being made
OPINION 4 August 2025 by Myles Fitt
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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