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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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Scotland’s loneliness epidemic
Graham Fairlie welcomes Holyrood's inquiry into loneliness in Scotland
OPINION 20 January 2015 by TFN
 
Holyrood to investigate blight of loneliness on Scots
Tackling loneliness could address wider social issues say MSPs
NEWS 19 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
GAMH cuts may be reduced - but fight goes on
GAMH cuts move - but fight goes on
NEWS 16 January 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Never too old to learn
A birthday present of a laptop led to Louise Bennett and her mum setting up a group for older web users - Surfing for Sixty and Over
NEWS 14 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Campaigners demand guidance on restraining disabled children
Massive response to petition calling for guidance on the restraint of disabled children in schools
NEWS 13 January 2015 by Robert Armour
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The case against the assisted suicide (Scotland) bill
Bill Scott of Inclusion Scotland discusses the potentially negative impact of an assisted suicide bill
OPINION 13 January 2015 Guest post
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The case for the assisted suicide (Scotland) bill
Bob Scott, spokesperson for My Life, My Choice, My Death, writes in favour of the assisted suicide bill
OPINION 13 January 2015 Guest post
 
Charity nurse no longer critical with Ebola
Hope grows for "no longer critically ill" Ebola nurse
NEWS 12 January 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Parents’ shock as Sense announces centre closure
Parents of disabled children left reeling by news of respite centre closure
NEWS 12 January 2015 by Robert Armour
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Consultation opens to recoup asbestos costs
​Consultation into recovering costs from asbestos-related illnesses praised by campaigners
NEWS 9 January 2015 by Robert 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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