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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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Safe spaces needed for those in rural areas
Research has highlighted the importance of providing mental health support for those who may feel isolated
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Smart technology predicts falls in sheltered housing
A housing association has become the first social landlord in Scotland to adopt new wearable technology that predicts the risk of falling
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Scots disabled are being abandoned says solicitor
He claims campaign groups are allowing the Scottish Government to continue hated PIP regime
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Community ownership of Ulva secured
Residents have become the first community in Scotland to purchase an island
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Disabled people speak of housing horrors
A study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has revealed the amount of disabled people who face issues with their homes
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Housing First properties to be created in Glasgow
Social Bite and Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership are planning 50 homes for the vulnerable in Glasgow
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Marine conservation charity to expand
Surfers Against Sewage has gained £300,000 from the People's Postcode Lottery
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
MPs unite across parties to oppose fossil fuels
All six Edinburgh and Midlothian MPs have spoken out about the urgent need for fossil fuel divestment
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Museum set to be transformed into landmark venue
The Kilmartin Museum celebrates the long and diverse history of the local area
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Private schools are ditching charity status
Census shows new private schools aren't setting up as charities
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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