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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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Campaign groups see smoke-free generation edge closer
Holyrood backs UK legislation
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Scottish Veterans Commissioner sees term extended
Susie Hamilton will now stay in post until 2026
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow Film Theatre in disarray after resignation of three board members over rejection of boycott
The GFT’s board had been considering whether to support the BDS and PACBI boycott campaigns
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteers are charities' beating heart: here's how to best support them
Vital advice ahead of Volunteers' Week
NEWS 30 May 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Increasing poverty means counselling services are pushed to the limit
More support called for
NEWS 29 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“The world is watching”: Campaigners warn of thousands of maternal deaths due to UK aid cuts
Politicians and charities have both raised significant concerns about the government’s plans.
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Government refuses to make aid commitments on nutrition
Ministers rejected a recommendation made by the cross-party International Development Committee. 
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Enable Scotland workers to walk out over pay
Unison confirmed strike action will begin to roll out
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
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The wellbeing economy: a different route for Scotland is possible
Aileen McLeod on her time at the Wellbeing Economy Forum in Iceland
OPINION 28 May 2025 by Aileen McLeod
 
Activists target Scottish supplier over alleged Israeli armed forces links
Red paint daubed across the building's facade
NEWS 27 May 2025 by Rab Armour
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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