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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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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 8 March 2019
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 8 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity calls for first aid to be taught in schools
Three youngsters have headed to the Scottish Parliament as part of a campaign calling for lifesaving skills to be taught in primary schools
NEWS 7 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
The MoonWalk gives me confidence to talk about my cancer
Christine McLaughlin is urging other women to make a pledge to fundraise to mark International Women’s Day
OPINION 7 March 2019 Guest post
 
LGBT support service becomes accessible
Scotland's national helpline for the LGBT community is now available to users of British Sign Language for the first time
NEWS 6 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Refugees face shocking levels of destitution
Refugees are struggling to eat, having to walk miles every day and are being stuck in exploitative relationships, a study has shown
NEWS 5 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
U-turn over autism driving declaration plans
Roads bosses have confirmed they will not push ahead with plans to get all autistic people to declare their condition
NEWS 5 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Courts discrimination probe launched
Claims that those with mental health conditions and autism are being discriminated against by the courts are to be examined
NEWS 4 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Smartphone can be used to save lives
A new heart-monitoring device which connects to a smartphone has been proven to be effective at discovering heart problems
NEWS 4 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Accessible toilet campaign to expand
Funding has been secured to help create more portable accessible toilets, which allow families to attend events they wouldn't otherwise be able to
NEWS 1 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Cheaper and better homes – co-ops can empower Scottish tenants
Scotland has just 11 housing co-ops at a time when 150,000 people are on council house waiting lists
NEWS 1 March 2019 by Susan Smith
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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