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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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Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers come together
More than 70 people attended an information event on the condition, which attacks the auto-immune system
NEWS 23 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Big win for charities in terminal illness benefits campaign
Those deemed to be unable to recover by doctors will not have to undergo re-assessment under Scotland's new social security system
NEWS 23 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fresh moves to bring in assisted dying laws
Charity campaigners disagree over whether Scotland should introduce the right to die
NEWS 20 April 2018 by Susan Smith
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Scots should have a right to help with benefits system
More than 60 organisations have backed calls for the right to independent advocacy within Scotland's new social security system
NEWS 20 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Alcohol fuels crime across Scotland
Areas which have the highest prevalence of pubs and off-licences are beset by issues with crime, a charity has claimed
NEWS 19 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Join Team Anne-Marie and raise vital funds
Marie Curie nurse Anne-Marie asks Glasgow to raise vital funds
NEWS 19 April 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Child sexual abuse websites on the increase
Charity Internet Watch Foundation found an increase in websites with more graphic images of child sexual abuse last year
NEWS 18 April 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Elderly feel more isolated on bank holidays
A helpline for OAPs who are feeling lonely has reported a surge in calls during March
NEWS 18 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Children with ADHD given medication in place of support
Parents are being too often fobbed off with medication instead of psychological support says report
NEWS 17 April 2018 by Robert Armour
 
NTS apologies for mental asylum escape game
Escape at Crathes would have seen teams attempt to escape from a 1950s asylum, with mental health campaigners describing the idea as ill-judged
NEWS 17 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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