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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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Action plan urged to improve Scotland's psychiatric care
Lack of permanent psychiatrists is a cause for concern
NEWS 19 December 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Defibrillator donated by charity stolen from North East town
Police in Moray are investigating the incident. 
NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Call for urgent action as number of legal plans for vulnerable children slumps to a new low
Concerns raised as co-ordinated support plans drop. 
NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Council accused of “misrepresenting” housing charity
The row comes after Shelter called for intervention against City of Edinburgh Council
NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Irreconcilable differences”: north east charity ends council partnership
Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland won’t be working with Aberdeenshire Council
NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Just Transition Commission calls on Scottish Government to set targets
A new report from the commission warned Scotland is “at risk of going backwards”. 
NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter Scotland calls for “immediate intervention” against council 
Councillors in Edinburgh voted to strip homeless households of human rights. 
NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Fraudster friend must repay stolen cash to charities she defrauded
Landmark decision by Falkirk Sheriff Court
NEWS 11 December 2024 by Robert Armour
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Homeless appeal will give most vulnerable a meal this Christmas
Just £5 will buy the most needy a dinner
NEWS 10 December 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Strong action needed to ensure disabled people can realise their rights, MSPs warn
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee publish new report. 
NEWS 10 December 2024 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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