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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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Epilepsy discriminated by unfair PIP assessments
​People with epilepsy are being treated unfairly when it comes to assessing their disability
NEWS 15 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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Aging population sparks call for care investment
New figures show 19% of Scots are aged 65 or over.
NEWS 14 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
OSCR hunts for new chief executive
The Scottish Charity Regulator is advertising for a new permanent chief executive
NEWS 14 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Runners take on Oor Wullie-themed challenge
Groups braved torrential rain to raise money for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.
NEWS 14 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sturgeon: third sector has key role in tackling addiction crisis
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the creativity of charities can help reduce drug deaths in Scotland
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Toolkits aim to help minorities confront dementia
Figures have shown people from minority backgrounds are less likely to access support services.
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
50,000 Red Cord Cards distributed in Scotland
Euan's Guide has handed out tens of thousands of cards that highlight the importance of red cords in disabled toilets
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity warning over childcare staffing crisis
Staff are leaving third sector and private care providers for better paid council nurseries
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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Prisoners set to learn first aid skills
A programme to teach prisoners how to save lives is being rolled out after a successful pilot
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Take on the million step challenge
A new charity challenge is aiming to get people fit and healthy, whilst raising vital funds for good causes
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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