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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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Help us beat bullying say Scots with learning disabilities
Scots with learning disabilities are urging the public to get to know them in a bid to overcome widespread bullying
NEWS 14 May 2018 by Susan Smith
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Race for Life events get underway
An inspirational mum kicked off the first of Cancer Research's annual challenges in Edinburgh this weekend
NEWS 14 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
There’s more to life than exam results says Samaritans
Samaritans warns of the dangers of too much exam stress during Mental Health Awareness Week
NEWS 14 May 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Disabled people speak of housing horrors
A study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has revealed the amount of disabled people who face issues with their homes
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Housing First properties to be created in Glasgow
Social Bite and Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership are planning 50 homes for the vulnerable in Glasgow
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Safe spaces needed for those in rural areas
Research has highlighted the importance of providing mental health support for those who may feel isolated
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots disabled are being abandoned says solicitor
He claims campaign groups are allowing the Scottish Government to continue hated PIP regime
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Smart technology predicts falls in sheltered housing
A housing association has become the first social landlord in Scotland to adopt new wearable technology that predicts the risk of falling
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Brexit could heighten social care staff crisis
A range of health charities have expressed fears about the impact of leaving the European Union
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Lifesaving skills project for deprived pupils extended
The BandAge community project targets areas where people are at greater risk of suffering cardiac arrest
NEWS 10 May 2018 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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