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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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People with diabetes feel “overwhelmed” by the condition
Seven out of ten people with diabetes feel overwhelmed by the demands of living with the condition, a new study finds
NEWS 14 May 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Young Scots ashamed of the way they look
A study released to mark Mental Health Awareness Week has shown the insecurities young people have around their bodies
NEWS 14 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Tobacco display ban reduces smoking among youngsters
Youngsters are less likely to take up smoking following the introduction of a ban on shops displaying cigarettes
NEWS 14 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Society’s debt to our legion of carers
Karen Martin says valuing those who care makes economic and moral sense
OPINION 14 May 2019 Guest post
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£6 million boost for cancer research
New funding provided by Cancer Research will help more doctors go on to carry out groundbreaking research work
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Effect of body image on mental health to be examined
Concerns around body image will be examined to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots encouraged to talk about death
Organisation want Scots to tackle the last taboo
NEWS 10 May 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Sadness as fundraiser dies
Determined mother of two undertook an ambitious campaign to get therapy abroad
NEWS 10 May 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Charity supporters to wear tartan with pride
Cancer Research UK volunteers have helped to create a new tartan range to help support the organisation's work
NEWS 9 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity created in memory of Frightened Rabbit singer
The family of Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison have created a mental health charity in his memory
NEWS 8 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
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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