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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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Blood donor rules still discriminate against gay men, say charities
Changes to the rules surrounding blood donations have been welcomed by the Equality Network but it says they still discriminate against gay men
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
 
Concern over plight of child refugees
Scots and Welsh governments fear resettlement scheme is failing children
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Hairdressers support Samaritans’ Big Listen campaign
The Big Listen aims to highlight the support Samaritans offer around the clock to anyone feeling overwhelmed with life.
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
 
400,000 elderly Scots have been targeted by scammers
​Old people most vulnerable from scams research reveals
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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New business models needed in social care
Alastair Keatinge makes the case for new business models in social care
OPINION 21 July 2017 Guest post
 
Athletes prepare for 40th British Transplant Games
More than 750 athletes from around the UK are preparing for this year’s Westfield Health British Transplant Games
NEWS 21 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity warns: don’t be duped by doorstep collectors
A leading Scots charity has warned supporters: don’t be duped by doorstep collectors
NEWS 21 July 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Good Movers: who’s on the move in the third sector?
Good Movers: who's going where?
NEWS 21 July 2017 by TFN
 
Huge cash boost for families of disabled children
​Cash will go to support families with disabled children in the Glasgow area
NEWS 21 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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Action for Sick Children changes its name
Gwen Garner, Trustee at Children’s Health Scotland, believes the new name best expresses the organisation's remit
OPINION 20 July 2017 Guest post
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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