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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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Toolkits aim to help minorities confront dementia
Figures have shown people from minority backgrounds are less likely to access support services.
NEWS 12 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
50,000 Red Cord Cards distributed in Scotland
Euan's Guide has handed out tens of thousands of cards that highlight the importance of red cords in disabled toilets
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity warning over childcare staffing crisis
Staff are leaving third sector and private care providers for better paid council nurseries
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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Prisoners set to learn first aid skills
A programme to teach prisoners how to save lives is being rolled out after a successful pilot
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Take on the million step challenge
A new charity challenge is aiming to get people fit and healthy, whilst raising vital funds for good causes
NEWS 8 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Donations sought for memory boxes
Historical memorabilia that could help trigger memories is being collected at Co-op Funeralcare branches in Glasgow.
NEWS 6 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Deaf children being left behind by education system
The National Deaf Children's Society has highlighted the challenges that young people with hearing impairments face
NEWS 5 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Stars donate auction prizes for Sue Ryder
Bobby Gillespie, Annie Lennox and Calvin Harris support plans to expand care centre.
NEWS 5 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sturgeon praises work of recovery hub
The First Minister was invited to a relaunch of the South Glasgow Drug and Alcohol Recovery Hub
NEWS 5 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity hopes to create new community
Tiphereth, a Camphill community on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is hoping to create a new facility that will help those with disabilities feel valued
NEWS 2 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
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