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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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.

 
The poorest Scots who are most dependent on the voluntary sector are being disproportionately hit by council cuts, a new report has revealed

 
Dr Stephen Duckworth says moments of jubilation such as the Paralympics can mask the harsh reality of life for disabled people in the UK

 
Less than 16% of people with autism are in full time work, a charity has found

 
Disability groups welcome a review of disability benefit assessments

 
Childline says the number of calls from young people suffering from anxiety has increased rapidly over the past year

 
An academic study has proven the link between benefit sanctions and foodbank use

 
Susan Smith argues third sector social care bodies that believe violence is unavoidable are taking a big risk

 
Traditional views of befrienders are being challenged in a bid to recruit more volunteers

 
Nominations are open for the Age Scotland Awards 2017