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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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New Scouts facility opened by VIP guest
Prince Edward opened a new camping facility to help get youngsters out in the wild
NEWS 4 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Bid to make Brexit fears of disabled Scots heard
The Independent Living in Scotland project has created a series of principles which it says spell out concerns of the disabled community
NEWS 3 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Crackdown on unhealthy foods planned
Health charities have welcomed the Scottish Government's Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan
NEWS 3 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Millions of businesses claim to have social purpose
A study by an ethical bank has revealed the extent of businesses which aim to benefit society
NEWS 3 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Music superstar hosts special backstage event for charity
Young people who are supported by Helensburgh Heroes were inspired by a meeting with Nile Rodgers at the weekend
NEWS 3 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New model of support for those with anxiety or loneliness
Social prescribing will see medical services linked to support groups to help patients who are suffering from social isolation
NEWS 3 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Record number of women dying from drug addiction
Support services are not tailored to offer the support women specifically need
NEWS 3 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Supermarket raises £5m for charity partner
Charity can expect to see £10m raised by 2020
NEWS 3 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Scots students face mental health crisis
Exam stress and debt coupled to lack of support is creating increased stress and depression
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector hits back at Labour’s nationalisation plans for care
Third sector bodies have criticised Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard after he claimed councils are best placed to handle elderly care
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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