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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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Liver cancer surge in Scotland
A Scottish charity is stepping up its fight against liver cancer after a dramatic rise in recent years
NEWS 4 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Celebs all set for Geeky Quiz
You can join a host of sci-fi actors for a charity quiz this evening (Monday 4 May)
NEWS 4 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity warns adopted children being adversely affected by lockdown
Traumatic life experiences can make home teaching impossible for parents
NEWS 4 May 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Funding aims to help autistic people feel connected
The Scottish Government has announced new funds for charities that are helping to support autistic people through the coronavirus pandemic
NEWS 4 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Carers consider action after being sacked for raising Covid concerns
Compassion in Care claims that five carers came forward this month to say they no longer had jobs after raising Covid concerns
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Fears as drink sales surge during lockdown
Long-term strategy needed to fight alcohol abuse
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Lockdown doesn’t mean sit down
A charity is encouraging older people to remain active throughout lockdown so they can stay fit and confident
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
We must invest in communication for all
Janis McDonald says we need to treat deafness through a new inclusive communication strategy
OPINION 1 May 2020 Guest post
 
Changes in charity’s boardroom
Quarriers has announced a new chairman and deputy chair
NEWS 30 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Covid “supercharging” inequalities faced by disabled people
Charity reveals disabled people face being left behind in the coronavirus response
NEWS 29 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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