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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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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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Chief encounters: Billy Watson from SAMH
When dreams of becoming a champion lawn bowler subsided, SAMH chief executive and Hearts fan Billy Watson decided to forge a career in health
FEATURE 3 November 2015 by TFN
 
Befriending saves lives
Doreen Graham explains how important local befriending services are to tackling loneliness and improving people's health
OPINION 3 November 2015 Guest post
 
Cancer survivor Helen urges you to spot the signs to save your life
Scots Commonwealth Games hero and cancer survivor is the face of a new Cancer Research UK campaign
NEWS 3 November 2015 by Graham Martin
 
My poppy means thank you, says Scots soldier
This year's Scottish Poppy Appeal is asking people share what the poppy means to them on social media
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Postcode lottery of cancer treatment trials exposed
Scottish 16-24 year olds have access to just over a quarter of all trials in the UK
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Royal Blind School pupils funk it up!
Kids, teachers, admin and kitchen staff at the Royal Blind School clearly had a ball making their own version of catchy tune Uptown Funk
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Victims of childhood abuse are missing out on help
Charity says it cannot hope to meet demand in full
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Loneliness: tackling the last taboo
​A Holyrood committee wants to end loneliness in Scotland. No other country has ever tackled such a wide ranging issue. Can it really be cured?
FEATURE 30 October 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health
The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP
OPINION 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour
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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