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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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Failings in the system fuel food poverty
A Menu for Change has produced a report which contains heart-breaking stories of poverty
NEWS 2 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Stroke survivors live in fear and isolation
Survey reveals stroke survivors' fears for the future
NEWS 2 October 2019 by Robert Armour
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How to influence legislation in the Scottish Parliament
Robert McGeachy and Mark Ballard give a preview of their book, The Public Affairs Guide to Scotland: Influencing Policy and Legislation
OPINION 1 October 2019 Guest post
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Young adults ‘benefit from time with elderly’
Age Scotland survey released on International Day of the Older Persons.
NEWS 1 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Campaign urges Scots to get eyes checked
RNIB Scotland distributed coasters illustrating the effects of sight loss conditions.
NEWS 30 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Older Scots to make voices heard
The Scottish Older People’s Assembly will take place this weekend
NEWS 30 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
My journey out of addiction
Joe McCormack reveals he was always meant to work at Bethany Christian Trust
OPINION 30 September 2019 Guest post
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Kitchen garden gains Royal approval
The Princess Royal visited the Forth Valley Sensory Centre to open its new kitchen garden
NEWS 26 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Minimum pricing cuts drinking in Scotland
A study has suggested that new restrictions introduced last year have already led to a reduction in the amount of alcohol Scots are buying
NEWS 26 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Music for dementia map launches
A campaign is seeking nationwide support to help people with dementia find music related events and services in their area
NEWS 26 September 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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