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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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UN savages Tory welfare reforms
Tory attacks on the rights and dignity of disabled people have been savaged by the United Nations
NEWS 8 November 2016 by Graham Martin
 
He’s the tennis world’s no 1 but Andy Murray’s still got time for a good cause
He's won Wimbledon, picked up Olympic gold and has now become the official tennis world No 1, but Andy Murray still has plenty of time for a good cause
LIST 7 November 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Cancer patients face workplace discrimination
People diagnosed with cancer face discrimination at work and need better support from employers, research finds
NEWS 7 November 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Families much happier thanks to befriending service
A unique service that offers befriending and mentoring to children and their parents has had remarkable results
NEWS 4 November 2016 by Susan Smith
 
The real price of alcohol in Scotland
Carol Stewart investigates what the introduction of a minimum price per unit of alcohol after a four year delay will mean for Scotland
NEWS 4 November 2016 Guest post
 
Benefits system fails people with mental health problems
A lifeline benefit is poorly designed for people with mental health problems
NEWS 3 November 2016 by Graham Martin
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Police harassment fears as sex workers given rights advice
A charity has produced “know your rights” cards for indoor sex workers in case they get targeted by the police
NEWS 3 November 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Real Lives: I’m wearing a pink kilt to support Breast Cancer Now
Last year, Lawrence Cowan wore a pink kilt for a month and raked in over £2000 for the breast cancer charity. This year, his son is joining him
OPINION 2 November 2016 Guest post
 
Doctors don’t even get to spend 10 minutes with patients who are dying
Majority of GPs say patient’s appointments should be at least 20 minutes but 46% are only able to spend 10 minutes or less with them in surgeries
NEWS 2 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Age UK hits out at misleading Channel 4 documentary
The UK's biggest older people's charity has angrily responded to allegations that its products and services don't offer the best value
NEWS 1 November 2016 by Susan Smith
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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