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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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Where the Engine Shed fit in
Marian MacDonald argues the demise of the Engine Shed means learning disabled adults are missing out on a tried and tested training ground for work
OPINION 27 September 2016 Guest post
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The digital divide is increasing inequality in Scotland
A new report finds that the almost 1 million Scot who don't have internet access are socially and economically isolated in a range of ways
NEWS 27 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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Befriending project for learning disabled among Lotto beneficiaries
A befriending project for adults with learning disabilities is set to benefit from the latest round of lottery funding
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charities team up with police to protect elderly from crime
Charities are working with Police Scotland in a bid to protect vulnerable elderly people from crime
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Cycling consultancy shortlisted for social enterprise award
Transport Planning and Engineering has been shortlisted for an award in this year’s UK Social Enterprise Awards
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Gold medal Paralympian throws support behind the Scottish Poppy Appeal
From the Paralympic gold medal podium in Rio to the Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh, Jo Butterfield shows her support for disabled veterans
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Have a cuppa for Quarriers: Charity asks Scots to take tea break
Social care service Quarriers is asking Scots to take a tea break and raise funds for the charity
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Poll: Do you think Mark Zuckerberg can cure all diseases?
POLL 23 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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New body promises a better future for social care staff
Alzheimer Scotland is creating an employee-owned off-shoot to run its care at home services
NEWS 23 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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Quality social care costs money
Susan Smith says a debate on the future of social care services in Scotland must accept that quality services cannot be provided on the cheap
OPINION 23 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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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