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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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Scotland to light up for Parkinson’s
Landmarks across the country are set to glow blue for World Parkinson’s Day next month
NEWS 28 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Cancer and obesity risk from supermarket special offers
People who take advantage of supermarket special offers are at risk of obesity and cancer, a charity has said
NEWS 27 March 2019 by Graham Martin
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New dens for Team Jak
The respite facility in Livingston has benefitted from three new pods which will give young people and their families a place to relax
NEWS 25 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Brexit causing Scots to worry
A survey by the Mental Health Foundation Scotland has shown four in ten Scots have experienced negative emotions as a result of the Brexit process
NEWS 22 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Leading fight against water poverty
Belu Water has hit its target of donating £1 million to WaterAid in a single year
NEWS 22 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Pensioners Tapping into IT
A charity has partnered with a housing association to help hundreds of older people learn IT skills
NEWS 22 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Dementia awards return
Scotland's Dementia Awards celebrate projects which go the extra mile to help Scots with dementia and their families
NEWS 21 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow fears up to 40% care staff will resign
Report warns of impending staff crisis; equal pay campaigners reject it as "scaremongering"
NEWS 21 March 2019 by Robert Armour
 
The hard work starts here
Dan Mushens reflects on his five years working at Penumbra and a recent excellent grade for his service
OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
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Charity ice cream launched
An apple and candyfloss flavoured treat has been created by a supermarket to raise funds for a children's cancer charity
NEWS 20 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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