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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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Government told to improve families reuniting with children in care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Drug deaths drop but Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe
Charity laments the country is "well beyond the need for urgent action"
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
How are disabled people’s human rights being addressed in Scotland?
Disabled people cannot wait another seven years for their rights to be fully protected without action from the Scottish Government
OPINION 22 August 2023 by Eilidh Dickson
 
Age Scotland hits out at Green minister’s comments about older people
The charity said Patrick Harvie’s comments were “ill-considered”. 
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Children's Lottery grants £300,000 to 51 charities 
Over 25,000 children and young people will be supported with the funding boosts. 
NEWS 21 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Drastic immediate action needed as Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe
Leadership in tackling the problem is needed urgently
NEWS 21 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Long-term funding vital as services come under increasing pressure
Call was made to Holyrood committee
NEWS 20 August 2023 by Robert Armour
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"Eating or breathing" - UN told of the shocking reality for disabled people in Scotland
Two reports to the United Nations show the impact of austerity and the cost of living crisis
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charity roadshow calls for new laws to protect the rights of disabled people
Enable's Rights Now! campaign travels across the country
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Top-up child payment to address age discrimination, First Minister told
The 80 groups are supporting the End Young Parent Poverty: Top up the Scottish Child Payment campaign.
NEWS 18 August 2023 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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