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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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Fight to tackle loneliness in society goes on
The Loneliness Action Group is urging all political parties to continue to work together to put in place lasting measures to help tackle the issue
NEWS 19 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Poor Scots 3 times more chance of death than rich
​Data reveals shocking statistics between the haves and have nots
NEWS 19 September 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Bed blocking in hospitals on the rise
Delayed discharges in Scotland have increased 6% in the last year, with the majority of people affected aged 75 or over
NEWS 18 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
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First Minister makes visit to Art in Action campaign
The nationwide campaign aims to put art at the heart of a vibrant future for Scotland
NEWS 18 September 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Take One Action returns for twelfth year
The annual festival has released its programme for this year
NEWS 18 September 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Change at the top as charity marks 30th year
Ann Marie Docherty is retiring from Fair Deal, with Fiona Dunwoodie named as only the second chief executive in the organisation's history
NEWS 17 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Time to Stand Up to Cancer
A host of stars have channelled their favourite trailblazers to launch this year's campaign to fund the fight against cancer
NEWS 17 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Charity hits back after tabloid attack on international donations
The RNLI has highlighted it only spends 2% of its income on overseas projects, following several critical reports in the tabloid press
NEWS 16 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Samuel L Jackson backs charity campaign
The Pulp Fiction star has become the latest celebrity to front the #ShareTheOrange campaign from Alzheimer’s Research UK
NEWS 16 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Singer aims for number one on World Mental Health Day
Mark Mcghee has suffered with mental health issues for more than seven years and hopes that his upcoming single time2talk will help Britons open up
NEWS 16 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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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