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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, 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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Restructure cost charity nearly £6m
More clients are being reached the charity says
NEWS 14 December 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector responds to Scottish budget
Cause for optimism as McKay raises taxes for the first time since devolution
NEWS 14 December 2017 by Robert Armour
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Social media fuels elderly isolation
Two charities that work with older people have joined forces after research showed that older people are missing out on social interactions
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
£1 billion needed to address care home crisis
A debate between representatives of the sector and MSPs took place this week
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Bereaved families struggling to afford funeral fees
Postcode lottery depending where in the county you get buried or cremated
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Call to rein-in alcohol licensing
​Report finds licensing decision greatly impact on the health of communities
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Concern over cut to support teachers
The amount of children identified as having additional needs has risen substantially
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Digital tools to help those with Parkinson’s
Parkinson's UK is aiming to make technology which can help those with the disease easier to access
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Law must change after HIV pilot banned from flying
Pilot loses dream job after being accepted on training programme
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Camelot scoops Lotto profits as good cause cash falls
Operator sees huge rise in profits despite a drop in sales and less money going to good causes
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Robert Armour
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