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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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First aid charity volunteer saves dog’s life
Norman Milne used his training after family dog Goldie was rescued from a burn in Banff.
NEWS 26 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Hospice faces fight for survival
Bethesda Hospice in Stornoway says it is at crisis point after continued reductions in funding
NEWS 26 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Inclusivity in the city
Jan Savage looks at the positive impact of the We Are One Citizen and its potential contribution to inclusivity and equality in Scotland
OPINION 26 August 2019 Guest post
 
Edinburgh health and social care strategy revealed
The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) has published plans to "radically transform" social care in the capital
NEWS 22 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Support centre officially opened
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has opened Camphill's Ochil Tower School in Perthshire
NEWS 22 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Awards to celebrate active lifestyle volunteers
Walking charity Paths for All will host the event at the Scottish parliament in September.
NEWS 21 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Loneliness summit to take place
Contact the Elderly is hoping to expand on its work to tackle social isolation in central Scotland
NEWS 21 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities make junk food restrictions call
More than 20 health organisations have called for the Scottish Government to take action on multi-buy promotions for unhealthy food
NEWS 20 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity launches free personal injury helpline
NEWS 20 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Fundraiser hits £25,000 following policeman’s death
PC Andrew Harper, who was killed last week, had planned to undertake a gruelling challenge for charity.
NEWS 20 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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