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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Brave Charlie opens charity shop vowing to beat cancer
​Terminally ill Charlie Dawson opens Cancer Research UK's modern new look retail outlet in Aberdeen
NEWS 17 February 2015 by Rab Armour
 
​Edinburgh urges residents to become dementia friendly
Practical steps can make people with dementia more involved, says new campaign
NEWS 17 February 2015 by Rab Armour
 
University slammed for fuelling mental health stigma
Use of prosthetic masks for training nurses in mental health reviewed after criticism
NEWS 16 February 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Councils taxing disabled into poverty
A coalition of Scottish disability charities is calling for an end to council care charges that they say are forcing disabled into poverty
NEWS 16 February 2015 by Susan Smith
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Highland mental health charity excels
The Care Inspectorate has recognised excellence across all areas of Birchwood Highland's mental health services
NEWS 13 February 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Rape Crisis urges boycott of “dangerous” Fifty Shades
​Domestic abuse charity says Fifty Shades of Grey normalises violence against women
NEWS 12 February 2015 by Rab Armour
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Women only marathon planned to beat cancer
First exclusively female marathon planned for October
NEWS 12 February 2015 by Rab Armour
 
I was mauled by a big brown bear when I was six-years-old
Glasgow resident Kimberley Staunton tells TFN the best way to evade a bear is to cycle fast, as she gets ready to undertake an epic fundraiser across Canada
NEWS 11 February 2015 by TFN
 
Remembering and recording
Meeting participants in an innovative scheme which encourages people living with dementia to tell their stories
FEATURE 10 February 2015 by Rab Armour
 
£5m learning disabilities research centre opens
Charity Mindroom joins the University of Edinburgh to open a new centre to research learning disabilities in children
NEWS 10 February 2015 by Susan Smith
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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