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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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Rise in “selfish” motorists stealing disabled bays
Abuse of disabled parking bays is on the rise
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Robert Armour
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News in brief: what’s been going on in the third sector, 12 July 2018
An overview of some of the activities going on across the third sector in Scotland over the last few weeks
LIST 12 July 2018 by Alex Turnbull
 
6 ways Universal Credit is failing
After nearly £2bn in investment, there is no evidence Universal Credit will ever entice more people into work. Here we list its six biggest failings
LIST 12 July 2018 by Robert Armour
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Trump to face “wall of protests” in Scotland
Protesters expect thousands to turn out at various locations
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Urgent call to adapt housing for ageing population
Policy makers need to consider an ageing population when designing housing policies
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Alcohol-related brain damage at record high
​Minimum pricing alone not sufficient to address health impact of alcoholism
NEWS 11 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Body image fears fuelling rise in Childline calls
Fears young people are unduly concerned about their looks
NEWS 11 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Carers expect life to get harder
The annual survey of UK carers found people looking after loved ones have little faith in their lifestyles improving
NEWS 11 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Charity asks league to probe racial abuse of player
Anti-racism group condemns racial abuse of player
NEWS 11 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Creative specialists sought to support neuro-diverse youngsters
Donaldson's Trusts is looking for creative staff and trustees to help grow a programme for youngsters with conditions such as autism
NEWS 11 July 2018 by Susan Smith
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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