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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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Junk food crackdown could ban free prawn crackers
A Scottish Government consultation on plans aimed at reducing obesity has been welcomed by charities
NEWS 3 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Award-winning charity to expand
Blood Bikes Scotland has secured funding from retailer Scotmid that will allow it to expand into Fife
NEWS 2 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Cafes with a conscience: Makers Cafe, Alloa
TFN’s monthly reviews of social enterprise eateries sees Gareth Jones visit the Makers Café in Alloa, which is operated by Scottish Autism
NEWS 2 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Bereavement network to launch in Scotland
The Scottish Compassionate Communities Network aims to provide care and support around death
NEWS 1 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity launches ‘daily check-in’ service for elderly
Age Scotland has launched a new service which will see elderly people called every day to see how they are feeling
NEWS 1 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Groundbreaking MND research trials to start
Funding from the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation will be used to examine whether existing drugs could be used to treat the condition
NEWS 1 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
HIV cases soar in Scotland but drop in England
Injecting drug users in Glasgow are bearing the brunt of the outbreak
NEWS 1 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Should employers be required to provide vegan meals?
POLL 28 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Group aims to shape adult social care
Those who have experienced adult social care are being sought to help shape policies in Scotland
NEWS 27 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Living with alcohol related brain damage
Regular TFN blogger Dan Mushens speaks to David Wilson about his recovery from alcohol addiction and living with peripheral neuropathy
OPINION 26 September 2018 Guest post
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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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