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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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Homelessness campaigner slams vital service cuts
David Duke says the move will further stigmatise the already vulnerable
NEWS 17 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Increase in youngsters contacting Childline about suicide
The amount of Scottish youngsters who had thoughts about taking their own lives has risen by 17% over the last year
NEWS 17 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Village receives windfall from Nazi soldier
70 years after its citizens showed kindness to a young Nazi prisoner of war, the village of Cultybraggan is working out how to spend a generous legacy
NEWS 17 October 2017 by Susan Smith
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£11bn and 4 million unpaid hours supports “staggering” foodbank demand
Low income families rely on foodbanks more than the state for support according to a new detailed report
NEWS 17 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Bulldog charity hit by cyber scam
The Edward Foundation has lost out on around £21,000
NEWS 16 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Charity welcomes fatal accident sentencing plans
Motorists could face a life sentence if charged for causing a fatal accident
NEWS 16 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Community gears up bid as Scottish Government blocks sale of Island
​Islanders launch bid to raise millions to buyout tiny island
NEWS 16 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Disability not a blight says rugby captain
​Inspirational speech by Scots wheelchair rugby captain
NEWS 16 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Employ refugees to solve Scotland’s skill shortages
Untapped labour force could be the solution Scotland needs
NEWS 16 October 2017 by Robert Armour
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Fears for city homeless as service gets cut
Homeless services being wound down by council
NEWS 16 October 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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