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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Lack of community is wrecking Scots economy
Social isolation and disconnected communities is putting a £731 million strain on the Scottish economy
NEWS 18 January 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Feeling blue? Express yourself with emoji
A social enterprise focusing on mental health at work has created a series of blue emoji to help employees communicate their feelings to colleagues
NEWS 16 January 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Move to ban cut price alcohol deals
Further measures needed to tackle Scotland's alcohol crisis
NEWS 16 January 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland defies DWP to make Universal Credit more flexible
Scottish Government will use new powers to make changes to the way benefits are paid
NEWS 13 January 2017 by Rab Armour
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Care sector is on the brink of crisis
Brian Logan, chief executive of Bield says care sector faces fight of our generation as funding cuts and an ageing population take their toll
OPINION 11 January 2017 Guest post
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Fifteen years on, swimming returns to Govanhill Baths
​Community group opens teaching pool in iconic baths
NEWS 11 January 2017 by Rab Armour
 
How will bairns fair in 2017?
Jennifer Davidson reflects on what 2016 has meant for the children’s sector and what the year ahead will bring
OPINION 10 January 2017 Guest post
 
Age Scotland brings in business experts to grow commercial arm
Scotland's leading older people's charity is setting up a new commercial enterprise in a bid to grow income while protecting the charity's name
NEWS 10 January 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Red Cross chief stands by NHS “humanitarian crisis” remarks
Head of Red Cross defends statement that the NHS in England is facing a humanitarian crisis
NEWS 10 January 2017 by Rab Armour
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Competition reveals stunning shortlist of devices to aid people with disabilities
Scottish competition the Blackwood Design Awards shortlist has been announced. Last year's winner the S'up Spoon has become a global success
NEWS 10 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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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