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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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Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Hospitality group creates new charity
Aims to address cost-of-living crisis
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Down’s Syndrome Scotland adds to board
The three new appointments are taken from across the third sector. 
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Deaf charity unveils new five-year strategy
The paper, Every Moment Counts, looks to provide support to deaf children as soon as their deafness is identified.  
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Tributes paid as inspiring philanthropist and fundraiser dies
A tireless and selfless fundraiser
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Leading charity chief revealed as convicted killer
Charity says chief executive's past is a matter of public record
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Robert Armour
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Who Cares? Scotland chair to step down
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career. 
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Regulator steps in as one of UK's biggest charities fails to balance books
Executives admit the organisation could go bust
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Pilot project aims to reduce restraint in care settings
Innovative programme looks at alternatives to restraining young people
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Edinburgh-based charity set to open new site
The newest centre will create 18 new Living Wage jobs in the community when it opens in September 2023. 
NEWS 29 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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