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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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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
 
Donations sought for memory boxes
Historical memorabilia that could help trigger memories is being collected at Co-op Funeralcare branches in Glasgow.
NEWS 6 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Deaf children being left behind by education system
The National Deaf Children's Society has highlighted the challenges that young people with hearing impairments face
NEWS 5 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Stars donate auction prizes for Sue Ryder
Bobby Gillespie, Annie Lennox and Calvin Harris support plans to expand care centre.
NEWS 5 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sturgeon praises work of recovery hub
The First Minister was invited to a relaunch of the South Glasgow Drug and Alcohol Recovery Hub
NEWS 5 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
The answer to Scotland’s drug crisis lies in its communities
Eddie Nisbet calls for support for social enterprises who are delivering local public health services to exorcise Scotland’s drug-related demons
OPINION 5 August 2019 Guest post
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You get to know to know the nuts and bolts of people’s lives
Dan Mushens shares his insight into how working closely with service users can lead to a unique understanding of their behaviours
OPINION 5 August 2019 Guest post
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Charity hopes to create new community
Tiphereth, a Camphill community on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is hoping to create a new facility that will help those with disabilities feel valued
NEWS 2 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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