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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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The cost of care - who is really paying for Scotland’s social care system?
Martin Johnstone argues that failing to fund social care organisations to pay the Scottish Living Wage is a moral failure for the care of our most vulnerable
OPINION 9 November 2018 Guest post
 
Britain’s most popular charities named
Britain’s most popular charities have been revealed
LIST 8 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Mental health services failing autistic Scots
More than half of Scots with the condition said they have suffered negative experiences when seeking support, a study has shown
NEWS 7 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Changing the law on pavement parking in Scotland promotes equality for all
John Lauder says it is time to crack down pavement parking to make Scotland's streets more accessible
OPINION 6 November 2018 Guest post
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Morality: differentiating right from wrong
Dan Mushens examines some of the dilemmas that third sector workers can face
OPINION 6 November 2018 Guest post
1 comment
 
Aberdeen chosen for next charity air ambulance base
North east pciked for the hugely successful service
NEWS 5 November 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charities provide “whopping subsidy” to Scottish Government wages policy
Social care charities say local authorities are not paying the full price of social care and expect charities to meet costs themselves
NEWS 5 November 2018 by Susan Smith
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Charity welcomes street clutter ban
On-street signage has been banned in Edinburgh as the city aims to become more accessible
NEWS 5 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity steps up Forces suicide support
SSAFA has launched a new support service in response to reports of increased suicide rates amongst members of the Armed Forces
NEWS 2 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity to be founded in memory of Frightened Rabbit singer
A special concert will be held in New York to remember Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison
NEWS 31 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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