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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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Male carers need more help
More than 40% of carers in Scotland are male according to new research, but the Carers Trust Scotland is worried they don't get enough support
NEWS 15 July 2014 by Susan Smith
 
How to create a Cracking Campaign
How do you create an award winning campaign?
FEATURE 14 July 2014 by TFN
 
Retirement: the charities supporting life after work
Few prepare for retirement but help is at hand to those who need it
FEATURE 10 July 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector’s role in £100m integrated care fund is vital
Claire Stevens, chief executive of Voluntary Health Scotland, believes stressing the role of the third sector will improve Scotland's health and wellbeing
OPINION 9 July 2014 Guest post
 
£100m Integrated Care Fund to promote third sector
The Scottish Government's new £100m fund to speed up health and care integration stresses the role of the third sector
NEWS 9 July 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Vulnerable children are lacking support
A desperate shortage of trained health professionals has created a “ticking timebomb” for children with additional support needs in Scotland
NEWS 8 July 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Colostomy bag bikini pics spur on others
Woman's bikini pics create internet sensation
NEWS 8 July 2014 by Robert Armour
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Scottish charities back inquiries into historic child abuse
​Scottish child protection charities say inquiries provide an opportunity to shed light on the darkest corners of the UK establishment
NEWS 8 July 2014 by Graham Martin
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Charity warns of diabetes health emergency
Diabetes UK says the consequences of rise in cases could be disastrous to the NHS, as it's revealed that 738 are diagnosed every day
NEWS 7 July 2014 by Graham Martin
 
A new way to help loved ones with addiction
Christine Duncan believes a new training method can give family members a way to help loved ones battling substance misuse
OPINION 3 July 2014 Guest post
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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