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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Women ignored by housing policy, report finds
Charity calls for gender equality to be enshrined in decision-making.
NEWS 4 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charities complacent over cyber crime
Only half of organisations have an adequate plan in place to deal with a cyber breach
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Contactless donations for the homeless introduced
An online donation facility, contactless giving points and a website will be created so practical items can be donated to homeless people
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Coronavirus fears for Scotland’s 800,000 carers
Contingency plans are lacking say camapigners, leading many fearing to venture outdoors
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Robert Armour
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Drugs forum would back illegal drug injecting rooms
Experts in Scotland must work together to tackle the drugs crisis, however an illegal drugs consumption facility should not be closed by police
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
“Fundamental rethink” needed on children’s mental health
Call comes as 11 of 14 health boards miss waiting time target.
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Hospital scouts mark 10 years
The Crosshouse Hospital group provides young people on the ward the chance to take part in fun activities
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
More children reaching out to Childline over suicidal thoughts
An average of five children a day in Scotland tell the service they have considered ending their life.
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Thousands of pensioners missing out on benefits
An estimated 120,000 households in Scotland failed to claim Pension Credit.
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Celebrations as city farm reopens
The community was out in force for the doors opening at LOVE Gorgie Farm
NEWS 2 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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