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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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Data reveals huge impact retirees make on UK volunteering
Survey shows retired people are vital to the sector
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
National Care Service must see care homes removed from private companies
Under current Scottish Government plans, the proposed National Care Service would remain “ownership neutral”, embedding a role for the private sector in social care.
NEWS 29 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners warn Scotland is being "wallpapered" by alcohol adverts
Charity is urging Scottish Government to act
NEWS 28 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish charity founder is a Community Hero
Louise Russell, who runs Give a Dog a Bone, has won the prestigious award for her work to combat loneliness
NEWS 24 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Edinburgh charity celebrates major refurb
Two years in the making
NEWS 24 June 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Queen of crime re-opens charity cafe which had been closed by the pandemic
Closure was a big blow to the community - but its revamp is a big boost
NEWS 23 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Employers urged to look at more innovative ways to offer flexible working for staff
Demand for flexible working has never been higher
NEWS 23 June 2022 by Robert Armour
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Award-winning music and dementia charity marks partnership milestone
The partnership will see HSCN spread the word of the power of personally meaningful music for people affected by dementia throughout the Highlands. 
NEWS 21 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities welcome proposals for creation of National Care Service
On Tuesday Health Secretary Humza Yousaf presented the National Care Service Bill on a visit to Aberdeen, promising to end the “postcode lottery” of care.
NEWS 21 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Communities urged to demand more land
Part of a month-long campaign
NEWS 21 June 2022 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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