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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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£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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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
 
Postcode lottery for children who need mental health support
Half of Scottish health boards are failing to meet targets to provide support within 18 weeks
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Bereaved families struggling to afford funeral fees
Postcode lottery depending where in the county you get buried or cremated
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
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
 
Call to rein-in alcohol licensing
​Report finds licensing decision greatly impact on the health of communities
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Thousands buy meals for the homeless
Incredible response means homeless won't go without on the big day
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Kids Company trustees told: take voluntary ban or face court
By accepting a voluntary ban trustees could be struck off for shorter period
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Move to have “smoking kills” branded on each cigarette
​Cancer group bids to tackle young people smoking through controversial move
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Rab Armour
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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