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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Victims of childhood abuse are missing out on help
Charity says it cannot hope to meet demand in full
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Loneliness: tackling the last taboo
​A Holyrood committee wants to end loneliness in Scotland. No other country has ever tackled such a wide ranging issue. Can it really be cured?
FEATURE 30 October 2015 by Robert Armour
 
8 of the scariest facts about living in Scotland
For some people, life in Scotland really is a nightmare. TFN highlights what you can do to help make life better for everyone
LIST 29 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Should Jobcentre staff be housed in foodbanks?
POLL 29 October 2015 by Robert Armour
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Charity promotes mindfulness for disabled children
Children in Scotland has published a book to teach children mindfulness after a trial at the Royal Blind School
NEWS 29 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Pop-up teams created to help people with mental health
New project wants to get the public speaking out more about mental health issues
NEWS 29 October 2015 by Robert Armour
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Rangers legend signs up to muscular dystrophy charity
Gordon Smith has become an ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy UK
NEWS 29 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health
The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP
OPINION 29 October 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Tributes paid to founder of learning disability charity
Loretto Lambe, the founder of Pamis, passed away following a battle with skin cancer
NEWS 28 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Loneliness could become an epidemic MSPs warn
An inquiry hears how loneliness and isolation is causing far reaching problems in Scottish society
NEWS 28 October 2015 by Robert Armour
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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