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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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Doctors can now prescribe nature
GPs will now be able to prescribe nature to their patients thanks to a pioneering charity project
NEWS 5 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
It’s not just your liver that alcohol destroys
Gary Peebles talks about living with alcohol-related brain damage and his hope for the future thanks to support from Penumbra
OPINION 4 October 2018 Guest post
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Charity has the answer to boosting youth mental health
A charity programme to overcome family conflict could help tackle youth mental health problems in schools across Scotland
NEWS 4 October 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Support projects for those with long term conditions gain funding
The Alliance has allocated £650,000 in funding to groups across Scotland
NEWS 4 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Diageo is failing to provide latest guidelines on their products
​Alison Douglas attended the Diageo AGM to question the alcohol consumption guidelines on their labelling
OPINION 3 October 2018 Guest post
 
Charity supports more families caring for seriously ill children than ever before
A charity for seriously ill children has helped more families than ever before
NEWS 3 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Family of Sir David Frost fund lifesaving scheme
Miles Frost, son of Sir David, died aged just 31 as a result of an inherited heart condition
NEWS 3 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Junk food crackdown could ban free prawn crackers
A Scottish Government consultation on plans aimed at reducing obesity has been welcomed by charities
NEWS 3 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Award-winning charity to expand
Blood Bikes Scotland has secured funding from retailer Scotmid that will allow it to expand into Fife
NEWS 2 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Cafes with a conscience: Makers Cafe, Alloa
TFN’s monthly reviews of social enterprise eateries sees Gareth Jones visit the Makers Café in Alloa, which is operated by Scottish Autism
NEWS 2 October 2018 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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