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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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Scotland’s unpaid carers missing out on £94 million
An estimated 800,000 people in Scotland will take up carers roles over the next five years but will need better warns charity
NEWS 28 November 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Health charity says further welfare devolution is needed
Health charity: we needed welfare devolved
NEWS 27 November 2014 by Graham Martin
 
Top celebrities back Cahonas’ Loosen Up fundraiser
UK's top celebrities donate ties and scarfs to Scottish cancer charity
NEWS 25 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Warning: Social services could become Victorian by 2025
A doomsday warning of a regression to Victorian era social services is a real possiblity
NEWS 25 November 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
GAMH continues its fight for survival
Unison and staff from the mental health ​charity met with council officials last week
NEWS 20 November 2014 by Graham Martin
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Reflections on six months sober
Susan Smith has given up alcohol for a year; in honour of Alcohol Awareness Week, she reflects on six months sober
OPINION 18 November 2014 by Susan Smith
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Armed forces charities in decline
​Study shows charities serving armed forces personnel are up against tough operating conditions
NEWS 18 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Figures show emotional toll on rape victims
​New figures show rape victims are struggling with mental health issues long after act has been perpetrated
NEWS 18 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
A healthy approach to human rights
Andrew Strong believes human rights should be at the heart of health and social care in Scotland
OPINION 17 November 2014 Guest post
 
Puppy power will transform deaf people’s lives
Puppy power for deaf people
NEWS 17 November 2014 by Graham Martin
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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