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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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Airport wins autism-friendly gong
​Extra training and measures to help people with autism cope has been recognised
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charities hit out after death of homeless soldier in Edinburgh
Squaddie died on the streets after refusing offers of support
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
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Disabled people need information on why they have been rejected for PIP
Disability charities have said that those who are rejected for benefits need more information on how a decision was made
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Events held throughout Scotland to mark charity launch
Help Musicians Scotland will provide support and guidance to aspiring musicians
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
No-one to fear loneliness or isolation in Scotland
Politicians believe a new approach can tackle the problem
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Pensioner heads off on adventure after using digital care system
Margaret Sancken used a system installed by a care charity to research and book an exotic holiday
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Help for Heroes provided support for me and my husband
Kerry Watson, from Dunfermline, is backing a Help for Heroes campaign aimed at encouraging armed forces families to come forward for support
OPINION 15 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Adults drink to cope with problems
Three in five Britons who drink alcohol do so to cope with pressure, a charity has found
NEWS 15 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Beat January blues by Challenging Dementia
Alzheimer Scotland is looking for help to fund research and provide support for those living with dementia
NEWS 15 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Family tragedy sees footballer found mental health charity
Former Scotland striker Kris Boyd hopes to be able to get people talking about mental health, having lost his brother
NEWS 15 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
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