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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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Tens of thousands could lose benefits as part of welfare cuts
The transfer to PIP could lead to 30,000 disabled people losing entitlement
NEWS 30 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Social care charity retains volunteer award
Quarriers has secured Investing in Volunteers award status for the next three years
NEWS 30 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Why we need your help to change the conversation on social care
Tressa Burke, chief executive of Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA), looks at how austerity has hit social care
OPINION 27 October 2017 Guest post
 
Comedians to raise funds for Parkinson’s research
Fred MacAuley, Des Clarke, Jo Caulfield, Mark Nelson, Joe Heenan and Rob Deering will take part at the event at the Stand in Glasgow
NEWS 27 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Obesity crackdown plans welcomed
The Scottish Government is set to restrict sales of junk food, and call for a restriction on advertising
NEWS 27 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Pro-life group’s outrage at Scots abortion pill move
Decision will lead to "back street abortions"
NEWS 27 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
From WWII refugee to modern day food hero
A WWII refugee who experienced hunger is the inspiration behind a charity making good use of food waste from shops
FEATURE 25 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Claimants tell TFN: DWP fit-for-work tests left us suicidal
​After exposing the humiliation of life on benefits through a series of articles, more claimants are telling TFN how the welfare system is failing
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Community hub opens its doors this weekend
The St Andrews Men's Shed will allow volunteers to work on practical projects
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Why I’m starring in M&S pink bra campaign
Lesley Stephen on why she's starring in pink bra campaign
OPINION 24 October 2017 by TFN
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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