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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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Scottish Tory leader slammed by charity CEO after drug claims
Alex Feis-Bryce of Transform Drug Policy Foundation condemned Douglas Ross’ comments.
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Groundbreaking arts partnership between Heriot-Watt and Scottish Autism
The project will look to improve care provision for older autistic adults with learning disabilities. 
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Government told to improve families reuniting with children in care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Drug deaths drop but Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe
Charity laments the country is "well beyond the need for urgent action"
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
How are disabled people’s human rights being addressed in Scotland?
Disabled people cannot wait another seven years for their rights to be fully protected without action from the Scottish Government
OPINION 22 August 2023 by Eilidh Dickson
 
Annie Gunner Logan new vice chair of NHS Education for Scotland
The former charity chief executive will take up the post from next month. 
NEWS 21 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Drastic immediate action needed as Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe
Leadership in tackling the problem is needed urgently
NEWS 21 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Long-term funding vital as services come under increasing pressure
Call was made to Holyrood committee
NEWS 20 August 2023 by Robert Armour
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"Eating or breathing" - UN told of the shocking reality for disabled people in Scotland
Two reports to the United Nations show the impact of austerity and the cost of living crisis
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charity roadshow calls for new laws to protect the rights of disabled people
Enable's Rights Now! campaign travels across the country
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Graham Martin
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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