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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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Troubled kids failed as mental health targets are not met
Young people in urgent need of mental health services are being failed across the country
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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Universal Credit in crisis: Calls for roll-out to be halted
Claimants on low incomes being left destitute with the introduction of the controversial system
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Half a million missing out on vital benefits
A range of charities are backing a campaign aimed at making sure people claim benefits
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Named person laws are back on track
Much fought-over named person legislation will proceed in Scotland – despite a court setback
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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New £2bn fund must reach charities fast
​Massive windfall from dormant assets must be shared equally across UK as soon as possible says leading third sector body
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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Women of Influence shortlist revealed
​The event recognises how leading women have inspired individuals and good causes
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Campaign launched to dispel rape myths
Campaign aims to heighten awareness about how victims respond to rape
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity chief named as gender inequality tsar
Leading charity boss will head up new advisory council
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Extra £47m to tackle hated bedroom tax
Ministers announce more funding to counteract bedroom tax in Scotland
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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Poverty is driving Scots to suicide
Report says there is a link between inequality and suicide
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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