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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Older people staying connected this Christmas
A social enterprise has helped older people to show off their social media skills through a new Alternative Advent Calendar
NEWS 3 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Unveiled: the house that will transform the lives of disabled people
An innovative home is set to be the model of how Scotland will transform the lives of people with disabilities
NEWS 3 December 2018 by Graham Martin
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Scots couple makes surgery safe for Ecuadorian kids
Nicola and Gareth Wood's charity KidsOR is to fund new kids surgery facilities that will treat 5,000 children in two hospitals in Ecuador
NEWS 30 November 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Carers cut back on food and heating just to survive
Long term carers are having to cut back on food and heating just to get by
NEWS 30 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 30 November 2018
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 30 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow joins HIV global movement
The partnership aims to end AIDS as a public threat within 12 years
NEWS 29 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Domestic abuse affects all ages
One in 10 victims of domestic abuse in Scotland are over 51 years old, according to new figures
NEWS 27 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Cash boost for dementia walking project
Scotland’s walking charity has been given £50,000 to help those living with dementia get outdoors and get walking
NEWS 26 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Legislation could set minimum health and social care staff numbers
Politicians have backed plans in principle for safe staffing levels for providers to be set in law
NEWS 26 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity demands a ban on street clutter
Scotland's local authorities are being urged to follow the lead of Edinburgh and ban advertising boards that are proliferating on our streets
NEWS 22 November 2018 by Graham Martin
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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