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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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School staff need specialist mental health training
A charity has revealed that two thirds of teachers do not feel they have had adequate training
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Sturgeon challenges McVey to halt universal credit
On a visit to a Stirling charity, Scotland's First Minister said the UK's new benefit system is failing those it is designed to support
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Campaign examines effect of war on children’s wellbeing
War Child UK is aiming to publicise the devastating impact that conflict can have on mental health
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fundraising platform drops donor fee
Online giving platform GoFundMe has dropped the 5% fee it charged donors for using it
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Loneliness minister post created as part of Jo Cox legacy
A UK strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation has been unveiled
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Minimum pricing could see increase in drug use
A doctor has warned that more must be done to stop heavy drinkers turning to prescription drugs
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
People left vulnerable as vital service axed
Service provides essential contact for elderly and isolated
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Protesters target Edinburgh “slum” hostel
Outrage at sub-standard accommodation homeless families are being forced to endure
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
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Top snapper honoured to become WWF ambassador
He joins an illustrious list
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Chief encounters: meet Morna Simpkins of MS Society Scotland
Chief encounters: meet Morna Simpkins
FEATURE 16 January 2018 by TFN
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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