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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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Employability programmes have transformed our communities
​Ross Ahlfeld argues employability programmes should not just be promoted but protected
OPINION 26 February 2018 by Robert Armour
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Chance to star in crime novel
Christopher Brookmyre is amongst the authors taking part in the Get in Character campaign
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Mental health support service for Forces’ members launched
A new helpline will offer servicemen and women someone to speak to about mental health any time of the day
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Planned minimum alcohol price confirmed
The Scottish Government is set to move forward with plans to set a price of 50p per unit, in a bid to tackle problem drinking
NEWS 26 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
We’re care experienced and know how to care
​Kevin Browne of Who Cares Scotland says it's time to put experienced people into the driving seat when it comes to care
OPINION 21 February 2018 by TFN
 
Twitter failing to protect disabled from abuse
Social media platform not doing enough to protect disabled users from hate-filled trolls
NEWS 20 February 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Suicide prevention plan moves forward
The views of more than a hundred people who have been directly affected by suicide have been compiled in a new report
NEWS 20 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Rise in substandard meals fed to elderly in care homes
Some councils spend as little as £1.10 on each meal
NEWS 19 February 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Kindness and the crisis of confidence facing our services
Julia Unwin explains some of her concerns about the challenge of making our public services kinder
OPINION 16 February 2018 Guest post
 
Disabled campaigners fear plastic straw ban
MSP's bid to ban plastic straws could have grave consequences for disabled people
NEWS 16 February 2018 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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