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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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The US election and the possibility of war are seriously affecting our children, Childline warns
Childline says the number of calls from young people suffering from anxiety has increased rapidly over the past year
NEWS 31 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Post Paralympics, what happens now for the UK’s disabled population?
Dr Stephen Duckworth says moments of jubilation such as the Paralympics can mask the harsh reality of life for disabled people in the UK
OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
 
Experts prove link between sanctions and foodbanks
An academic study has proven the link between benefit sanctions and foodbank use
NEWS 27 October 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Is violence unavoidable in social care?
Susan Smith argues third sector social care bodies that believe violence is unavoidable are taking a big risk
OPINION 26 October 2016 by Susan Smith
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Chief Encounters: Morna O’May
Morna O'May of Contact the Elderly on reaching out to isolated older people and the power of music
FEATURE 26 October 2016 by TFN
 
Charity challenges outdated view of befriending
Traditional views of befrienders are being challenged in a bid to recruit more volunteers
NEWS 25 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Nominations sought for Age Scotland Awards 2017
Nominations are open for the Age Scotland Awards 2017
NEWS 25 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Third sector care staff told violent assaults are “part of the job”
Bosses in Scotland's third sector care bodies have been accused of failing workers who face horrendous levels of violence while doing their job
NEWS 25 October 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Care at home: a crisis unfolding in front of our eyes
Pennie Taylor spoke to care at home providers about how the introducing the Scottish Living Wage to all care staff will affect their business model
FEATURE 25 October 2016 Guest post
 
Benefits should be automatic and lifelong for people with MND
People with motor neuron disease (MND) should be able to access certain benefits without assessment for the rest of their lives, a charity has said
NEWS 24 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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