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Charity declares "fuel poverty emergency" and demands a social tariff
If introduced, it could pull thousands out of fuel poverty in Scotland
NEWS 25 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Awards celebrate the best of Scottish fundraising: find out who won here
The CIoF holds a prestigious awards ceremony every year at the event, and they are a major date in the fundraising sector’s diary
NEWS 24 September 2025 by Graham Martin
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Girls standing together to face down a tide of misogyny
New research shows the toll sexism is taking - but also the communities of resistance being built to fight it
NEWS 23 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland’s Essential Sector: SCVO publishes 2026 election manifesto
Leading voluntary sector body outlines priorities for next Scottish Government  
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeenshire farmer teams up with charity to share mental health message of hope
Kenny Elphinstone is working with RSABI. 
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Stigma prevents ex-offenders and families from moving on
Convictions may be spent but status still affects their futures
NEWS 22 September 2025 by Rab Armour
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Addressing the problems people face in remote and rural Scotland  
Derek Mitchell looks beyond the urban
OPINION 22 September 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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Hundreds gather in Edinburgh at Scotland’s biggest ever climate lobby
First Minister among MSPs meeting Scots to talk about climate change and how to tackle it. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Dundee charity marks 210 years of care
Today, Carolina House Trust continues its mission. 
NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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Civil society networks call on the UK government to show leadership on Israel
Calls for further action from ministers ahead of talks next week. 
NEWS 19 September 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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