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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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Brexit could heighten social care staff crisis
A range of health charities have expressed fears about the impact of leaving the European Union
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Lifesaving skills project for deprived pupils extended
The BandAge community project targets areas where people are at greater risk of suffering cardiac arrest
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Dementia can lead to people becoming housebound
Quarriers is looking for volunteers to help prevent people with dementia from becoming isolated
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fund launched to help small charities prepare for Brexit
The Scottish Government has created a £150,000 fund to help organisations who are worried about leaving the EU
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland has more pandas than ME nurses
A charity has called for an increase in specialist support ahead of ME Awareness Day
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Outrage as council charity sponsors arms fair
​World's fifth largest arms fair is sponsored by a council-run charity
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Robert Armour
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Parents demand inquiry into named person scheme
Campaigners say they have evidence of illegal data sharing
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Robert Armour
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Refugees get more support to come to Scotland
Fund will offer financial support before benefits are claimed
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Volunteering benefits are clear for Scouts helpers
The Scouts has reported an increase in volunteers, however those who take part said they can find it difficult to balance commitments with work
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Third sector finances finally exceed pre-recession levels
Third sector bodies warn new UK income figures mask the challenges facing small and medium sized organisation
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Susan Smith
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