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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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Disabled people need rights now
Scotland’s disabled community feels increasingly isolated and legislation is the only way to address inequalities, urges a new campaign. Robert Armour finds out more.
FEATURE 23 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Programme launched to help 1,500 people overcome barriers into work
All in Glasgow, co-ordinated by Enable Works, follows success stories in Edinburgh, Dundee and Moray.
NEWS 23 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Do you work with children, young people and / or families who have experienced trauma?
Invest in yourself as a practitioner and join Children In Scotland on a residential course this summer
OPINION 23 May 2023 Sponsored content
 
Goodbye to a life less ordinary
Retirment is something to look froward to Alan Staff as he praises the sector and colleagues but laments the perennial lack of funding that underpins the sector
OPINION 23 May 2023 by Alan Staff
 
Ten years on and air ambulance celebrates success and saving lives
Reponded to more than 5,000 call outs
NEWS 23 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charities unite to help struggling owners
Coalition has recruited MSPs to its cause
NEWS 22 May 2023 by Robert Armour
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Grassroot sports groups strugling to stay afloat
Rise in energy bills and reduced support is hitting groups hard
NEWS 22 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Ocean charity warns dumping raw sewage is a bigger issue than figures suggest
More monitoring is called for
NEWS 19 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow hospice charity makes history with new ambassador role
Launching the innovative initiative is Glasgow business owner and influencer, the Sustainable Stylist, Victoria Lee.
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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Health report provides rare insight in experiences of LGBTQ+ youth
Since the last survey in 2017, the percentage of participants saying that they feel safe and supported within health services has dropped. 
NEWS 18 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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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