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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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£16m for Scottish cancer research teams
Scientists in Scotland are set to receive a major cash boost thanks to a £16m investment from Cancer Research UK
NEWS 20 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Thousands of children turned away from mental health services
Thousands of children every year are being denied NHS treatment for mental health problems in Scotland
NEWS 20 December 2016 by Susan Smith
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Football clubs give elderly fans a Christmas to remember
This Christmas is set to be one to remember for almost 500 elderly football fans who have been invited to their local stadiums for a hot meal
NEWS 19 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
The TFN Quiz of 2016
​2016 has been a big year but forget Brexit and Trump for five minutes and attempt our quiz of the year. Let us know your score in the comments below.
NEWS 16 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Social care: the nanny state must retreat
Martin Sime says social care must be completely rethought
OPINION 15 December 2016 by TFN
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Braille Harry Potter book raises cash for charity
A blind charity is set to gain from the sale of a rare Harry Potter book
NEWS 15 December 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Going the extra mile to aid recovery
As an NHS physiotherapist Aiden Murphy finds his work challenging and at times fraught. Volunteering has help him rekindle faith in the profession
FEATURE 14 December 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Bed shortages see vulnerable patients sent across the border for treatment
Charities raise concerns as NHS struggles to cope with rising number of patients with eating disorders
NEWS 14 December 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Autistic comedians make their debut at Scottish Parliament
The National Autistic Society Scotland marked its 20th anniversary in Scotland with a one off special gig
NEWS 14 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Domestic abuse charity encounters 17,000 new cases each year
Tens of thousands of new domestic abuse cases are encountered by a charity every year, a survey has shown
NEWS 13 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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.

Read it here
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