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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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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Healthcare charity hails amazing appeal success
The generosity of the public was hailed as a Scottish charity celebrated the success of a fundraising appeal
NEWS 7 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Appeal as war leaves millions hungry
Mary's Meals is looking for increased support to help the children of South Sudan
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity opens new press after a century at previous base
Royal Blind has said the new braille press will help those with sight difficulties, and has also allowed it to expand its workforce
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity to hold day out for 1000 children
Quarriers' Summer Appeal - which aims to give special experiences to vulnerable children - is returning for a fifth outing
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Childline in volunteer appeal
The support service's Glasgow base needs a further 85 volunteers to ensure it can meet demand for advice
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Failing to switch providers hits charities in the pocket
A study has found that small charities are losing more than a £1000 a year by paying over the odds for utilities
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Cuts row as sleepovers are set to be axed
Social care bosses have said technology will keep people safe overnight, but the move has been made amid rising wage costs for carers
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Scotland’s first dementia friendly park created
Kings Park in Stirling has been given a makeover to ensure it is more accessible
NEWS 6 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
 
Social care contributes billions to the Scottish economy
Social care is the eighth biggest employment sector - and the average wage is higher for workers than in other parts of the UK
NEWS 5 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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