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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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Scottish Government urged to “get a grip” on delayed discharges
New figures showed almost 1,500 patients were stuck in hospital unnecessarily each day in July.
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Shining a light on New Lanark
A light and sound show depicting the history of New Lanark on its own buildings makes its return to the town next month
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Cut price deals fuel unhealthy diets
Parents have said junk food promotions tempt them into buying unhealthy food, a charity survey has found
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Deposit return scheme backed by three-quarters of Scots
The scheme is expected to lead to 90% of bottles and cans being returned for recycling.
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Edinburgh to host conference on UN global goals
EUConsult’s Autumn Congress will discuss the role of non-profits in meeting international development targets.
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Campaigners call for an end to physical punishment of children
A bill which will end the "justifiable assault" of children in Scotland is reaching its final stages
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Cash call as vital services face axe
Campaigning charity in last gasp plea for funding
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Charities invited to apply for share of £3m Dream Fund
The People’s Postcode Lottery is offering grants of between £500,000 and £1.5m.
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity makes high-profile board appointments
Former politicians Kezia Dugdale and Andrew Wilson have joined the board of Sistema Scotland
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Pilot scheme helps young carers find work
The six-week course was provided by Action for Children and Glasgow’s Health and Social Care Partnership.
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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