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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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Scottish epilepsy centre praised by inspectors
The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre was subject to an unannounced inspection
NEWS 15 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Award nomination for flourishing dementia project
The Ally Bally Bee Project has seen an Edinburgh family create personalised stories for children
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity fund helps nurse-led projects
The Queen's Nursing Institute has handed £32,500 to Scottish projects
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Cancer charity records a jump in income
​Cancer support charity Macmillan has revealed its income has increased by 7% and has been able to reach more people
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Scotland bids to end period poverty
​MSP wants universal free access to female sanitary products
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Robert Armour
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Digging for better mental health
A farmer who lent land for a gardening project is transforming lives and mental health for the better
FEATURE 11 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Real Lives: For Anita Stott fostering has been a wonderful experience
Anita Stott says providing short-term foster care for children with learning disabilities is a fulfilling and heartwarming
OPINION 10 August 2017 Guest post
 
Scotland’s shocking sugar habit revealed
Cancer Research UK has revealed the extent of Scotland's sugar problem and demands strong action from the Scottish Government​
NEWS 10 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Angus Council improves street conditions for blind residents
​Angus Council has introduced a street charter to improve street safety for residents with sight loss
NEWS 9 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
New Crohn’s and Colitis UK raises awareness for hidden disabilities
​Crohn's and Colitis UK launches a new campaign to improve travel for people living with IBD
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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