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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Care worker faces verbal abuse claims
Gary Towland will appear in front of a Scottish Social Services Council fitness to practise hearing next week
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities warn: deadliest winter is coming for homeless
​Agencies unite to voice stark warning to politicians
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Christian charity rejects smacking ban
​Charity believes children should "not be spared the rod"
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Robert Armour
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Understand the anger of the underclass
​Alan McGinlay reviews Darren McGarvey soon-to-be published book on the underclass
OPINION 20 October 2017 Guest post
 
Urgent action needed to halt suicide on roads
Suicide on highways has huge toll on friends, family and road users
NEWS 20 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Walking footballers gear up for “battle of Britain”
Charity match will raise awareness of challenges people with Parkinson's face
NEWS 20 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Two thirds of disabled Scots win fit-for-work appeals
​Figures reveal vast majority win appeal leading to calls for flawed scheme to be scrapped
NEWS 20 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Show us the money! Social care charities rage at Scottish Government
Charities hit out after Scottish Government announces a major social care pay rise but doesn't say who will pay for it
NEWS 19 October 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Shed project aims to provide a place where men can socialise and relax
Alex Harvey, a retired engineer, has been involved in the creation of Broughty Ferry Men’s Shed
OPINION 18 October 2017 Guest post
 
Time to work for dignity in care
Scottish Care chief executive Dr Donald Macaskill analyses a tough week for the care sector
OPINION 18 October 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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