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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Next Scottish government must prioritise funding for rape survivors
Surge in demand yet funding is decreasing
NEWS 31 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
People Know How - when the funding runs out
This powerful blog from People Know How provides a stark insight into the impact of funding cuts and service closures on both volunteers and the staff who support them
OPINION 26 November 2024 by Amy Watters
 
Care charity delivers landmark pay deal for its 800 staff
Deal was made in conjunction with union
NEWS 28 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Swinney urged to act now and stop strikes in social care sector once and for all
Investment is needed urgently to thwart ongoing disputes across social care
NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
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Social lender outlines huge impact its cash is making in communities
Millions of lives are being transformed every year
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Vital services under threat of imminent closure as funding can't match expenditure
Caught in a cycle of short-term, insecure income streams
NEWS 13 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Campaign launches to help charity bridge huge shortfall in funds
Running costs rocket but demand for services is at all time high
NEWS 7 August 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Charities have high kudos among UK public says report
Vital role charities have on society is broadly recognised
NEWS 17 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Pandemic did not spark growth in generosity among UK top earners
New data shows philanthropy in the UK is struggling to recover
NEWS 11 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Fears for vulnerable elderly as charity considers care home closures
Two homes face the axe in Scotland
NEWS 4 July 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Not waving but drowning: Scotland's third sector is now in crisis
Outgoing CEO of Scottish SPCA warns of doomsday scenario facing an underfunded third sector
NEWS 10 June 2025 by Rab Armour
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Recycling group closes as trading becomes unviable
Running-costs become too much for small social enterprise
NEWS 10 April 2025 by Rab Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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