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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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Scotland in grip of drug death crisis
Urgent action needs to be taken as new figures show huge rise in drug deaths
NEWS 15 August 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Hip hop filmmaker takes on unjust care tax
Kiana Kalantar-Hormozi, 23, is the director and star of a music video campaigning against the so-called care tax.
OPINION 15 August 2017 Guest post
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Real Lives: Katy Sutherland was inspired by her mum’s approach to brain cancer
​Katy Sutherland has gathered a team of 35 runners to complete the River Ness 10k in September in memory of her mum Jackie
OPINION 15 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Award nomination for flourishing dementia project
The Ally Bally Bee Project has seen an Edinburgh family create personalised stories for children
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity fund helps nurse-led projects
The Queen's Nursing Institute has handed £32,500 to Scottish projects
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Cancer charity records a jump in income
​Cancer support charity Macmillan has revealed its income has increased by 7% and has been able to reach more people
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Scotland bids to end period poverty
​MSP wants universal free access to female sanitary products
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Rab Armour
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Digging for better mental health
A farmer who lent land for a gardening project is transforming lives and mental health for the better
FEATURE 11 August 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Scotland’s shocking sugar habit revealed
Cancer Research UK has revealed the extent of Scotland's sugar problem and demands strong action from the Scottish Government​
NEWS 10 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Real Lives: For Anita Stott fostering has been a wonderful experience
Anita Stott says providing short-term foster care for children with learning disabilities is a fulfilling and heartwarming
OPINION 10 August 2017 Guest post
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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