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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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“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
 
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
 
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 Thursday.
NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
UK Government told to rethink approach to civil society
Bond’s latest review of civic space highlights key trends threatening charities and campaigners
NEWS 27 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
“This will be devastating for all of us”: why welfare reforms don’t need to happen 
Emma Jackson on new benefits proposals 
OPINION 26 May 2025 by Emma Jackson
 
Call for mandatory sensory tests for all dementia assessments
Sensory impairment leads to wider social implications
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Crisis continues as no more cash will be spent on social housing
Radical reform is urgently needed
NEWS 22 May 2025 by Rab Armour
 
“Catastrophic”: Scottish Care warning on ending international care worker recruitment
225 social care organisations across Scotland contributed to the report. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Trussell Trust provides one food parcel every two minute in Scotland over past year
New annual figures show 240,000 emergency provisions provided across the country. 
NEWS 21 May 2025 by Niall Christie
 
UK Government urged to “not turn away” from aid commitments to support women and girls
NGOs and charities in the UK have raised concerns about services on the chopping block
NEWS 20 May 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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