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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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More Scots walking the walk
Survey shows more people are taking physical exercise seriously
NEWS 13 April 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Grant awarded to tackle youth homelessness
Young people will be given the skills to take control of their own lives
NEWS 12 April 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Age Scotland unveiled new head of dementia to tackle illness
The new head of dementia first joined Age Scotland in 2019 as manager of the About Dementia project.
NEWS 11 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Colleges offer more places to tackle Scotland's social care crisis
Ongoing staffing problems are the result of too few applicants with qualifications  
NEWS 8 April 2022 by Robert Armour
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Blood cancer patients warn of suffering of delayed diagnosis
The report, A Life Worth Living, warns half of myeloma patients have been left with life-altering spinal fractures and other avoidable complications after their cancer was repeatedly missed. 
NEWS 7 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Have your say on mental health law review
Recommendations could lead to a fundamental change in mental health legislation
NEWS 1 April 2022 by Graham Martin
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New funding supports social prescribing in Scotland  
A total of £86,927 was distributed among 12 organisations
NEWS 31 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Older people want assurance of face masks says charity
Older people feel more confident wearing a face mask in shops and on public transport
NEWS 31 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
New leaders take up roles at mental health charity
Support in Mind Scotland hopes the new faces will drive the organisation forward into a new era
NEWS 28 March 2022 by Graham Martin
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Ukrainian visa scheme offers "false hope" says Scottish refugee charity
Visa scheme is in disarray say charities
NEWS 28 March 2022 by Robert Armour
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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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