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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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Films explain children’s services to young people
A series of five British Sign Language videos explain what the Getting It Right for Every Child policy means for young people in Scotland
NEWS 9 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
From the streets of LA to Glasgow, new restaurant employs only ex-cons
It aims to turn young LA gangster away from a life of crime, now this American social enterprise restaurant chain is coming to Glasgow
NEWS 9 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Scots urged to support tiny hearts’ hospital
​Yorkhill urges public to help raise cash for unique facility
NEWS 9 November 2015 by Robert Armour
 
System to help disabled into work sidelines mental health problems
Toni Giugliano explains why the Access to Work system for disabled Scots is failing people with mental health problems
OPINION 6 November 2015 Guest post
 
Watch John Lewis Christmas advert in aid of Age UK
​Retailer launches its Christmas campaign with Age UK set to benefit by thousands of pounds
NEWS 6 November 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Poll: Should children be forced to exercise at school?
POLL 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Charity partnership recovers over £5m for Scots veterans
The Armed Services Advice Project has helped 7,342 veterans with more than 32,000 issues since it was launched five years ago
NEWS 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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End of life care a major worry in Scotland
Almost half of Scots over 50 don’t think they will get the care they need towards the end of their life
NEWS 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Half century celebrations for spina bifida charity
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland is celebrating its 50th year
NEWS 5 November 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland in child obesity emergency slams UK’s top teacher
The UK's most popular teacher says schools and politicians have to tackle problem of overweight pupils
NEWS 4 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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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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