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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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Fund launched to grow enterprise
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Some home truths for ministers on Scottish housing crisis
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Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
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Imagination, fresh thinking and a new Holyrood agenda 
Social Enterprise Scotland’s manifesto for the upcoming Holyrood election has now been launched
OPINION 29 August 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
UK’s biggest philanthropist slams aid cuts
Sir Chris Hohn spoke after donating an additional sum to cover gaps left by budgets being slashed.
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's sector Guide: explore advertising opportunities here
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NEWS 29 August 2025 by TFN
 
Vital funding boost welcomed by Edinburgh's third sector
Council backs the work of leading organisations
NEWS 29 August 2025 by Rab Armour
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Feminist charity unveils 2026 election manifesto
Engender has outlined its 10-point plan to tackle gender inequality
NEWS 27 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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