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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Big picnic aims to bring the community together
One Big Picnic will be held in Glasgow on 3 September
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Call for social media giants to pay tech tax
The Making Young Minds Matter report has asked for action to help address mental health issues experienced by youngsters
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity carer stays on register despite attacking man
​Carer grabbed and swore at vulnerable man
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Disabled Scots demand rights-based benefits system
Jeane Freeman met with disabled people to hear their views
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Private schools and Aleos to lose charitable tax breaks
Third sector hails move to retain business rates relief for genuine charities while removing it for controversial bodies such as private schools
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Robert Armour
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Funding cuts still feared, survey finds
Half of those questioned said cuts were the biggest threat to their jobs
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Funding to increase cultural diversity in the Highlands
​A number of Highlands events have received funding from VisitScotland in a cultural boost to the region
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Glasgow charity set for Andy Murray funding boost
Andy Murray Live 2017 will benefit Sunny-sid3up and Unicef
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
New nursing service to support every young Scot with cancer
​Teenage Cancer Trust is looking for donations to help recruit specialist nurses for every young person with cancer in Scotland
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
One in five adults do not have basic digital skills
Those on low income, with disabilities or who are older are least likely to be able to access vital information online
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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