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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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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 Rab Armour
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Free Fringe tickets for disabled reviewers
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Euan's Guide have teamed up to offer free tickets to Fringe events in exchange for accessibility reviews of venues
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Irvine Welsh exposes the naked truth about Prostate Cancer
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is support a new McEwan's and Prostate Cancer UK partnership
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
More empty homes brought back into use
​But more empty homes officers needed
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Poor pupils face hunger and stigma at school
MSPs have raised concerns about the effect of growing child poverty on children's achievement at school
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Rise in “selfish” motorists stealing disabled bays
Abuse of disabled parking bays is on the rise
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Rab 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 Rab 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 Rab Armour
 
Alcohol-related brain damage at record high
​Minimum pricing alone not sufficient to address health impact of alcoholism
NEWS 11 July 2018 by Rab Armour
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.

Read it here
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