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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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Pilot project aims to reduce restraint in care settings
Innovative programme looks at alternatives to restraining young people
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Edinburgh-based charity set to open new site
The newest centre will create 18 new Living Wage jobs in the community when it opens in September 2023. 
NEWS 29 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Prominent charity ditches Twitter amid safety concerns
Trolling and pile-ons have become commonplace on the platform
NEWS 26 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Unique project measures positive impact of social housing
Expert adsvisory group will monitor findings
NEWS 25 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Why your organisation should become a disability confident employer
Tuesday Mennie says reasonable adjustments and not upheaval is required to enable groups to employ more disabled people
OPINION 24 May 2023 Guest post
 
NGOs warn UK aid to Africa is not enough to tackle humanitarian crisis
UK aid buget cuts will have a devastating effect
NEWS 24 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
National Lottery steps in to save Food Train Glasgow
Members have spoken of their relief that the funding will secure the charity’s shopping and delivery services.
NEWS 24 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Disabled people need rights now
Scotland’s disabled community feels increasingly isolated and legislation is the only way to address inequalities, urges a new campaign. Robert Armour finds out more.
FEATURE 23 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Programme launched to help 1,500 people overcome barriers into work
All in Glasgow, co-ordinated by Enable Works, follows success stories in Edinburgh, Dundee and Moray.
NEWS 23 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Do you work with children, young people and / or families who have experienced trauma?
Invest in yourself as a practitioner and join Children In Scotland on a residential course this summer
OPINION 23 May 2023 Sponsored content
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