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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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Lottery funding boost for health projects
More than £700,000 from the Big Lottery Fund has been shared between eight organisations
NEWS 31 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
More support needed for older workers
Age Scotland has said the government and businesses have to do more to support the increasing numbers of people work beyond state pension age
NEWS 29 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Calman announces single Edinburgh show for charity
People hoping to see Susan Calman at this year's Edinburgh Fringe have just one chance at this year's Big Brain Cancer Benefit
NEWS 29 May 2018 by Susan Smith
 
No backtracking on warm homes law - civil society warns Scottish Government
More than 50 civil society groups and businesses have said introducing the legislation will help tackle fuel poverty and climate change
NEWS 29 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity bridges the generation gap
Future of Volunteering project launched
NEWS 28 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Developing skills and building friendships with older people
Joni Mitchell takes a look at best practice for volunteers and the crucial role they play in the lives of older people in Scotland.
OPINION 28 May 2018 Guest post
 
Work relating to death does not have to be miserable
Mark Hazelwood, chief executive of the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care and Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief says he is enjoying living life
FEATURE 28 May 2018 Guest post
 
Edinburgh is streets ahead for blind people
Sandra Wilson on the positive impact of banning A-boards and on-street advertising for blind and partially sighted people.
OPINION 25 May 2018 Guest post
 
Should Ireland repeal the 8th amendment?
POLL 25 May 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Will Scotland’s social security system be as fair as it can be?
Lucy Mulvagh on the importance of advocacy in Scotland's new social security system
OPINION 23 May 2018 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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