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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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Smart technology predicts falls in sheltered housing
A housing association has become the first social landlord in Scotland to adopt new wearable technology that predicts the risk of falling
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Safe spaces needed for those in rural areas
Research has highlighted the importance of providing mental health support for those who may feel isolated
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Top companies should install disabled directors
UK's biggest brands are not targeting the "purple pound"
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Rab Armour
 
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
 
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
 
Activists can get united to create a better Scotland
A new national network has been created which will help ordinary people to create a fairer, more sustainable world
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
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 Rab 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 Rab 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 Rab Armour
 
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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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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