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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Charities express interest in saving Gorgie City Farm
Talks are ongoing to ensure the community facility is saved after its shock closure last week
NEWS 7 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Politicians call for voluntary sector funding revamp
Short-term and reduced funding is fueling insecurity within the sector, forcing some of its best workers to depart
NEWS 7 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Recommendations made to improve hospital care for children
The latest Children in Hospital survey has made a series of recommendations for improving hospital treatment for young people
NEWS 6 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Commission welcomes mental health proposals
Plans could see Scotland’s mental health legislation reframed along human rights lines.
NEWS 5 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Glasgow coffee mornings raise £185k for charity
Macmillan thanked local residents and businesses for their support.
NEWS 5 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Minister hears social care Brexit concerns
Ben MacPherson MSP visited Camphill Tiphereth to hear more about what impact Brexit will have
NEWS 5 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Volunteering must adapt, study finds
Volunteering can help Scottish society face some of its biggest challenges such as an ageing population and skills shortages
NEWS 5 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Care providers urged to “raise their game”
A new campaign has been launched which aims to address issues within health and social care recruitment
NEWS 4 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Doctor Who stars set for charity event
The much-loved Capital Sci-Fi Con will return in the new year
NEWS 4 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Thousands with sight loss unaware of flagship care policy
Charities call on the Scottish Government to raise awareness of Self-directed Support.
NEWS 4 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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