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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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People don’t know how to react around MND
Ruth Williamson talks about how life has changed since she was diagnosed with MND in December of last year
OPINION 26 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
13,000 Scots could avoid cancer every year
Cancer Research UK Scotland has uncovered exactly how many Scots get cancer from smoking, eating too much and drinking alcohol
NEWS 23 March 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Gordon’s spirit to be celebrated at gala event
Gordon's Fightback Dinner will mark the life and legacy of Gordon Aikman and raise funds for MND Scotland
NEWS 23 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Care staff routinely exposed to second-hand smoke
Carer Dan Mushens wants a discussion on workers being exposed to smoke on home visits
OPINION 23 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Service which supports vulnerable will close next week
A campaign to save Food Train North Ayrshire has failed - with deliveries to cease at the end of the month
NEWS 23 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity launches Kiltwalk call to action
Diabetes Scotland is hoping to benefit from four walking events that are taking across the country
NEWS 22 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Mental health training on offer
Third sector workers are being given the chance to gain a qualification in mental health awareness
NEWS 22 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Walking footballers show class is permanent
Age Scotland has praised the work of the country's walking football network, which aims to get older players back in the game
NEWS 22 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
DWP owes £340 million in benefits to disabled people
Government errors means thousands of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) recipients have been dramatically underpaid
NEWS 21 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Grant picks up his MBE from the Palace
Grant Douglas, who helped to create the S'up Spoon, has been recognised for his work with the disabled
NEWS 21 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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