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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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Gareth Jones is a reporter for TFN and communications officer for SCVO. He has been a member of the team since July 2017 and previously worked as a political reporter at the North West Evening Mail and a senior reporter at the Stirling Observer.
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Starbucks pressed over straws plan
A Scottish campaign group is leading a bid to get the coffee giant to develop a new straw that will satisfy the disabled
NEWS 23 August 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Dementia art project unveiled
Cloudgate was created by a renowned artist who worked alongside those with dementia
NEWS 23 August 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Disabled people snubbed in no-deal Brexit advice
Inclusion Scotland has said government advice in the event of no agreement being reached with the European Union has not heard views of the disabled
NEWS 23 August 2018
Health & Social Care
1 comment
 
Fringe partnership hits funding milestone
Waverley Care and the Pleasance have been working together for more than 25 years
NEWS 22 August 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Open day improves links with local community
Dan Mushens examines the importance of charities working closely with the wider community
OPINION 22 August 2018
Management
1 comment
 
Social Bite launches sleep out for youngsters
The homeless charity has created a version of Sleep in the Park for those aged between eight and 16
NEWS 21 August 2018
Families & Young People
 
International volunteer numbers fall in face of Brexit
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Volunteer Scotland have called for an urgent meeting with the Home Secretary
NEWS 21 August 2018
Management
1 comment
 
Scots failing to save for care homes
A study of 2,000 Scots aged 55 and over has found most people have no plans to save for future care costs
NEWS 20 August 2018
Health & Social Care
1 comment
 
Funding crisis sees charity shed jobs
The Shaw Trust is reducing its operations in Scotland after missing out on contracts for the new devolved employability programme
NEWS 17 August 2018
Management
 
Funding ultimatum for homeless charities
The Big Lottery Fund is seeking dialogue with homeless charities in Edinburgh over funding, warning there is a finite amount of money available
NEWS 17 August 2018
Regeneration & Housing
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