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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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I lost my faith when I lost my husband
Anne Kennedy speaks to Penumbra recovery practitioner Dan Mushens about her relationship with alcohol, grieving for her husband and losing her faith
OPINION 11 March 2020 Guest post
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Charity conferences cancelled over coronavirus
Diabetes UK and the Microbiology Society will not go ahead with planned events in Scotland.
NEWS 10 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Concerns over advocacy reforms
The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance has said it has significant concerns over tendering for the new social security system
NEWS 10 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Virus challenge shows creeping ageism in society
Dr Donald Macaskill despairs about certain responses to the Coronavirus, and believes the days ahead will shape us as a society
OPINION 10 March 2020 Guest post
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Charity’s giant daffodil arrives in Scotland
Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal has begun its UK tour.
NEWS 9 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity event falls victim to coronavirus outbreak
A major charity sector event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak
NEWS 9 March 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Cornerstone marks 40 years with help from Doctor Who
The social care charity is celebrating its anniversary this year.
NEWS 9 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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HIV charity backs drug consumption room
HIV Scotland has become the latest organisation to confirm it will support an illegal facility if an official service isn't created
NEWS 9 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Long running charity industrial dispute is settled
New trade union recognition deal at major care charity
NEWS 9 March 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Charity backs treatment rooms after worker gets sack
Staff member wants to set up mobile van to help drug addicts
NEWS 6 March 2020 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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