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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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New chief for RNIB Scotland
Major sight loss charity appoints former nurse to its top job
NEWS 15 April 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Goodmovers | Who has a new job in the voluntary sector | 14 April 2016
Find out who has been appointed to fill some of the biggest roles in the third sector in our latest Goodmovers round-up.
FEATURE 14 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Playing Politics with the Named Person
Calum Munro says the families that need the named person want it.
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
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We need a society where everyone has the right to live well
Ian Welsh explains what third sector health bodies expect from Scotland's politicians now and during the next Scottish Parliament session
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
Holyrood election 2016 - the main parties pitch to the third sector on youth issues
Every week until the 5 May Holyrood poll, we will be asking the five main parties to spell out what they offer Scotland’s third sector.
NEWS 14 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Stephen Fry criticised by charity after telling abuse victims to “just grow up”
​Mental health charity wants to speak to Fry after outburst on American TV
NEWS 13 April 2016 by Rab Armour
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Scots veteran up for hero award for overcoming disability
90-year-old-father nominates daughter for top armed forces award
NEWS 13 April 2016 by Rab Armour
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The hidden side effect of cancer
Janice Preston says cancer patients face a dual challenge of fighting for their health and paying their bills
OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
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Call for NHS reform of life saving medicines
Leading cancer charity want the NHS to look at how it decides on which life-saving medicines to prescribe
NEWS 12 April 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Holyrood elections 2016 - it’s third sector question time
​Scotland's main political parties bring their pitches to the third sector.
NEWS 8 April 2016 by Graham Martin
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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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