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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Care system faces “irreparable damage” from new immigration rules
Scottish Care hits out over UK Government’s new points-based system.
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sector can help Scotland walk to health
Paths for All is hoping the voluntary sector can lead the way in helping workplaces become more active
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Tory immigration policies are “offensive and disastrous”
UK government immigration policies have been savaged as being both “offensive and disastrous”, first minister tells The Gathering
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Graham Martin
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Voluntary sector is key to transforming Scotland into a happier country
Scotland’s progress must be measured through a growth in the wellbeing and happiness of its people, first minister tells The Gathering
NEWS 19 February 2020 by Graham Martin
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Barnardo’s: Teachers need better mental health support
The charity is calling for supervision to be put in place in Scotland’s schools.
NEWS 17 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Breakthrough for charity-funded cancer researchers
Study finds evidence to suggest statins could lower risk of ovarian cancer.
NEWS 17 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Gail Porter mucks in at LOVE Gorgie
The TV presenter visited the city farm ahead of its big reopening at the end of the month
NEWS 17 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Photo exhibition marks launch of new charity
Portraits for Men Matter Scotland show the realities faced by many locals.
NEWS 17 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Helping to make lasting change
Jonny Kinross details the Grassmarket Community Project's approach to creating community
OPINION 17 February 2020 Guest post
 
Sight loss patients failed by NHS
Communication remains inadequate
NEWS 17 February 2020 by Robert Armour
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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