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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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Charities hailed among Scotland’s High Street Heroes for Covid-19 response
Cabinet Secretary’s praise as awards recognise amazing efforts to help communities respond and support those in need as pandemic took hold
NEWS 3 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Veterans' charity secures vital funding
NEWS 2 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity calls for urgent action to improve support for people who self-harm
Samaritans Scotland is calling for a new national strategy to improve understanding of self-harm and strengthen support for those affected
NEWS 30 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow charity “techs” the next step for older adults
A charity has produced an new app which aims to reduce loneliness and isolation
NEWS 30 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Future of cancer support project secured
A project which offers vital mental health support to cancer patients has secured funding for the next three years
NEWS 30 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
We want people to have confidence in social security system
Shirley-Anne Somerville details progress made in creating Scotland's new social security system
OPINION 29 October 2020 by Shirley-Anne Somerville
 
New project to support young care leavers
Support to ensure care experienced young people are not isolated
NEWS 28 October 2020 by Robert Armour
 
New chief executive for social services charity
Iriss has appointed Dee Fraser as its first chief executive
NEWS 28 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities urged to learn more about ways to reduce loneliness in later life
Organisations are being invited to attend an online seminar which looks at reducing isolation for older people
NEWS 28 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Hospital stays show Scotland is struggling to tackle drug misuse
Failure points to wider problems
NEWS 28 October 2020 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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