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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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Unions and charities unite over treatment of workers affected by dementia
Unions, charities and academics have united over treatment of workers affected by dementia
NEWS 30 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Supermarket’s £150,000 donation to charity after schoolgirl with chronic bowel disease got in touch
Morrisons Foundation found out about Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity’s latest campaign from 13-year-old Jenny Cook. Charity says support is “remarkable".
NEWS 29 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Chief Encounters: Tressa Burke
Tressa Burke, chief executive of Glasgow Disability Alliance, on the huge difference even a small charity can make
FEATURE 28 September 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Investigation into availability of support for young people with additional support needs
An investigation has been launched to help map out the availability of support for young people with additional support needs in Scotland
NEWS 28 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Where the Engine Shed fit in
Marian MacDonald argues the demise of the Engine Shed means learning disabled adults are missing out on a tried and tested training ground for work
OPINION 27 September 2016 Guest post
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Older Scots urged to Get Moving in new Age Scotland campaign
Older Scots are sharing stories about how they keep fit and healthy as part of a campaign to promote the benefits of physical activity
NEWS 27 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
The digital divide is increasing inequality in Scotland
A new report finds that the almost 1 million Scot who don't have internet access are socially and economically isolated in a range of ways
NEWS 27 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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Befriending project for learning disabled among Lotto beneficiaries
A befriending project for adults with learning disabilities is set to benefit from the latest round of lottery funding
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charities team up with police to protect elderly from crime
Charities are working with Police Scotland in a bid to protect vulnerable elderly people from crime
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Cycling consultancy shortlisted for social enterprise award
Transport Planning and Engineering has been shortlisted for an award in this year’s UK Social Enterprise Awards
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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