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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Hundreds contact Childline about coronavirus
Young people have raised concerns over their mental health, worry about their parents losing jobs and reported abuse to the helpline
NEWS 17 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Dad completes marathon despite lockdown
Hamish Robertson was determined to raise money for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity to recognise the support his family received
NEWS 16 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Mavis celebrates a special birthday
An 81-year-old woman is celebrating her birthday after overcoming the odds to beat coronavirus
NEWS 15 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
New guidance to tackle domestic abuse during lockdown
​Many families remain at home with abusers during the coronavirus pandemic
NEWS 15 April 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Older people “must have equal access to treatment”
Charity calls for assurances after figures show 237 care home residents have died from Covid-19.
NEWS 15 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
PPE drive for frontline staff
MedSupplyDriveUKScotland is looking for urgent donations of equipment that can support staff through the coronavirus pandemic
NEWS 15 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Online event to highlight diabetes support
Charity warns lockdown can be overwhelming to some with type 1 diabetes.
NEWS 15 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Helpline to support those most at risk from Covid-19
A new national service has been launched to provide advice during the pandemic.
NEWS 14 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Immediate pay rise for social care support staff announced
Social care support workers providing direct adult support will have their pay increased to at least the Real Living Wage rate of £9.30 an hour
NEWS 14 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Men’s Shed produces vital equipment
Kinross and District Men’s Shed is producing face masks to help support key workers during the coronavirus pandemic
NEWS 14 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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