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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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Obesity to cause more cancer cases than smoking
A new study by Cancer Research UK has shown that obesity will become the biggest preventable cause of cancer among women
NEWS 24 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots have positive attitudes and improved knowledge of dementia
National survey reveals that attitudes to people living with dementia are largely positive, with most people not seeing it as a stigmatising condition
NEWS 21 September 2018 by Sophie Bell
 
News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 20 September 2018
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 20 September 2018 by Sophie Bell
 
Future of closure-threatened charity secured
HIV Scotland has received a new funding commitment after an initial knock-back by the Scottish Government
NEWS 20 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Hospice pays tribute to designer
Clare Macallister helped design the new £21 million Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow
NEWS 20 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Don’t confuse your path with your destination - a mother’s story for Suicide Prevention Week
Fiona Drouet on dealing with the aftermath of suicide following the death of her daughter
OPINION 18 September 2018 Guest post
 
Emoji jukebox aims to address mental health stigma
See Me is aiming to help young people talk about how they are feeling through the new initiative
NEWS 18 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
My life was developing like a Polaroid picture until I received support
Charity worker Andy Weir talks of his experiences of the care system - good and bad
OPINION 17 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity apologises amid abuse claims
A home operated by the Sailors' Society is the subject of a BBC Disclosure documentary which aired this week
NEWS 17 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Need for increased support for those with long term conditions
Charity research has found that Scots are struggling to find the support services they need
NEWS 17 September 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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