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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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Scotland defies DWP to make Universal Credit more flexible
Scottish Government will use new powers to make changes to the way benefits are paid
NEWS 13 January 2017 by Robert Armour
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Fifteen years on, swimming returns to Govanhill Baths
​Community group opens teaching pool in iconic baths
NEWS 11 January 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Age Scotland brings in business experts to grow commercial arm
Scotland's leading older people's charity is setting up a new commercial enterprise in a bid to grow income while protecting the charity's name
NEWS 10 January 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Red Cross chief stands by NHS “humanitarian crisis” remarks
Head of Red Cross defends statement that the NHS in England is facing a humanitarian crisis
NEWS 10 January 2017 by Robert Armour
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Competition reveals stunning shortlist of devices to aid people with disabilities
Scottish competition the Blackwood Design Awards shortlist has been announced. Last year's winner the S'up Spoon has become a global success
NEWS 10 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
EXCLUSIVE: Charity ordered to pay £130,000 after sacking whistleblowing Scottish director
The former Scottish director of a national charity has been granted major compensation for unfair dismissal after whistleblowing to funders
NEWS 6 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
30 per cent of Scots experience mental health problems
Almost 30% of Scots say they have experienced mental health problems, according to new research
NEWS 4 January 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Reshuffle at Age Scotland as new business launches
Age Scotland has launched a new business to oversee all its commercial operations leading to a major staff reshuffle
NEWS 4 January 2017 by Susan Smith
 
£128m to speed up health reform in Scotland
Scottish health secretary Shona Robison has unveiled a plan to increase the pace of health reform to see more services delivered in communities
NEWS 20 December 2016 by Susan Smith
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Nominations sought for 2017 Heart Heroes awards
Scots are being asked to nominate their Heart Heroes for a British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland award
NEWS 20 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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