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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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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 30 August 2019
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 30 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Shock as charity closes after 197 years
The liquidators have been called in at Deaf Connections due to falling revenues and funding reductions
NEWS 30 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Parliament prorogued amidst Brexit chaos - what happens now?
Craig Wilson looks at the implications of Prime Minister Johnson's prorogation of parliament, and the consequences of no deal for the voluntary sector
OPINION 30 August 2019 Guest post
 
Disadvantaged youngsters in Scotland to benefit from positive coaching
Winning Scotland Foundation have launched a new project to create opportunities for young people through sport and physical activity
NEWS 29 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Grave no-deal Brexit concerns raised
A letter from 85 organisations from across the UK to Boris Johnson says civil society is not prepared for leaving the European Union without a deal
NEWS 29 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
MPs must be allowed to represent disabled people in Brexit debate
Inclusion Scotland has said the proroguing of parliament will only cement fears disabled people have about Brexit
NEWS 29 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Railways failing people with sight loss
Inadequate stations and undertrained staff obstacles to train travel, survey finds.
NEWS 29 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Double standards in education reform?
​Lesley Scott looks at the drive to close the educational attainment gap, and examines if disabled people are being left behind
OPINION 29 August 2019 Guest post
 
Charity sci-fi convention to take over shopping centre
This weekend, Capital Sci-Fi Con will be taking over Howgate Shopping Centre in Falkirk, with proceeds going to Children's Hospices Across Scotland
NEWS 28 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Festival fundraiser raises £8,600 for HIV charity
Teams from five local companies competed to see who could raise the most.
NEWS 28 August 2019 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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