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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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Will Scotland’s social security system be as fair as it can be?
Lucy Mulvagh on the importance of advocacy in Scotland's new social security system
OPINION 23 May 2018 Guest post
 
Smart homes are the answer for independent living
Fanchea Kelly explains why new smart home, Blackwood House, is being built in cities across Scotland
OPINION 21 May 2018 Guest post
 
Funds provided for smart asthma treatments
Asthma UK has teamed up with the Scottish Government in a bid to improve how the condition is treated
NEWS 21 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Sun shines for Glasgow Race for Life
More than 7,000 people took part in the annual Cancer Research UK event at Glasgow Green
NEWS 21 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New controller allows those with limited mobility to play games
A new device will allow those with disabilities to tailor controls, allowing them to access the full suite of Xbox games
NEWS 18 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New fears care staff can’t cope
Report outlines areas where urgent action is needed
NEWS 18 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Street clutter ban welcomed by charity
A ban on street advertising boards in Edinburgh has been praised by RNIB Scotland
NEWS 18 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Milk bank can save tiny lives
Claire Thain examines the development of Scotland's nationwide milk bank, which supports families throughout the country
OPINION 16 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Conversation on mental health launched
A campaign to promote mental health awareness among young people has been launched
NEWS 16 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Charity calls for life-changing diabetes treatment to be introduced
Flash GM, which is available in less than half of Scotland, allows those with diabetes to have clearer understanding of their condition
NEWS 16 May 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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