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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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We will win the fight against abusers
​Carol Barnridge campaigns for justice for the thousands of survivors of historic sexual abuse in Scotland
OPINION 14 October 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Goodmovers | Who is moving where in the voluntary sector | 14 October 2015
Find out who has been appointed to fill some of the biggest roles in the third sector. Email details of your new starts to [email protected]
FEATURE 13 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scots musician’s tragic cancer death leads to major fundraising push for rare disease
Tributes to Camera Obscura's Carey Lander, who has died of a rare bone cancer, are resulting in a major fundraising push for Sarcoma UK
NEWS 12 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Real people’s stories can transform health care
Audrey Birt's own blog reveals the challenges of facing cancer and through it she has also has discovered the power of storytelling in healthcare
OPINION 12 October 2015 Guest post
 
Scottish charity chief quits amid fears he was pushed out by London
The chief executive of RNIB Scotland has resigned after the charity's staff were transferred to a different charity against his wishes
NEWS 12 October 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Charity worker in new Ebola scare
Pauline Cafferkey readmitted into isolation unit
NEWS 9 October 2015 by Robert Armour
 
People shouldn’t be allowed to retire quietly
Brian Sloan of Age Scotland discusses how the charity is helping people prepare for a life-changing event
OPINION 9 October 2015 Guest post
 
MND Scotland: rising to the challenge of a whirlwind year
MND Scotland has had a year most charities can only dream about – but with great opportunities come great challenges
NEWS 7 October 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Charity’s joy as IKEA dumps killer blind cords
A family safety charity has welcomed news that IKEA is to stop selling blinds with cords in a bid to save children’s lives
NEWS 6 October 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Will the Gruffalo change their lives forever?
Book Week Scotland this November will explore the impact that literature has on our quality of life
NEWS 6 October 2015 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.

Read it here
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