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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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Mental health waiting times a “national disgrace”
The majority of the country's health boards missed targets to provide children with specialist support - which has angered a campaign group
NEWS 5 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Plastic waste costs Scotland £11 million
Households across Scotland are binning recyclable plastic, which is also hitting local authorities in the pocket
NEWS 5 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland enjoys the Big Lunch
The annual event, created by the Eden Project, sees communities come together to enjoy food and conversation
FEATURE 5 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots singers join charity fun run
Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh were amongst those who took part in the SCIAF Family Fun Run
NEWS 4 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Thousands make dementia pledge
At the start of Dementia Awareness Week, Alzheimer Scotland has revealed 60,000 people have made the commitment to becoming Dementia Friends
NEWS 4 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
UK lobbying law has silenced charities
Charities across the UK are less able to speak out about their missions because of a law that limits independent campaigning around election times
NEWS 4 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
More than 10,000 households live in temporary accommodation
The amount of people living in hostel accomodation has risen since 2010, research has revealed
NEWS 4 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Bield care home saved by local provider
Residents and staff at one closure threatened Bield care home are celebrating it being bought over by a local private company
NEWS 4 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Charity to invest £60m in Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland has launched an ambitious plan to protect its lands and buildings
NEWS 4 June 2018 by Susan Smith
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Kiltwalk to raise millions for charity
More than £2.4 million has already been raised through this year's events, with thousands having headed out in Aberdeen at the weekend
NEWS 4 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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