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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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Report warns of “fragmenting” of social care in Scotland
The paper comes amid discussions on the future of care in Scotland.
NEWS 23 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
More than half of over 50s in Scotland experience loneliness
The research also shows that the loneliest people have the poorest mental health, live alone or are in poor physical health.
NEWS 22 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cyrenians announces partnership with the Women in Safe Homes fund
Cyrenians will buy and refurbish properties for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
NEWS 20 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Memorandum of Understanding signed between leading UK and US military charities
SSAFA and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) have agreed to work together
NEWS 20 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity welcomes delegation from Denmark
The delegation included directors from the Department for the Elderly and Disabled.
NEWS 20 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Social care charity celebrates 25 years with birthday festival.
The charity is over quarter of the way to its £25,000 target to fund activities.
NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Tech conference tackles exclusion for those with sight loss
RNIB Scotland will host the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at Glasgow Science Centre.
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty
The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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Social care charities to join forces
Both organisations will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition for colleagues and people supported, with the intention for the merger to be complete in August 2023. 
NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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New civil society group formed to promote Scotland’s voice in Europe
The group will focus on how the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is affecting organisations and the people they represent.
NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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