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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 bids to end period poverty
​MSP wants universal free access to female sanitary products
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Robert Armour
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Digging for better mental health
A farmer who lent land for a gardening project is transforming lives and mental health for the better
FEATURE 11 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Real Lives: For Anita Stott fostering has been a wonderful experience
Anita Stott says providing short-term foster care for children with learning disabilities is a fulfilling and heartwarming
OPINION 10 August 2017 Guest post
 
Scotland’s shocking sugar habit revealed
Cancer Research UK has revealed the extent of Scotland's sugar problem and demands strong action from the Scottish Government​
NEWS 10 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Angus Council improves street conditions for blind residents
​Angus Council has introduced a street charter to improve street safety for residents with sight loss
NEWS 9 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
New Crohn’s and Colitis UK raises awareness for hidden disabilities
​Crohn's and Colitis UK launches a new campaign to improve travel for people living with IBD
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Pupils offered support as exam results are revealed
NSPCC Scotland is asking those worried about their results to pick up the phone
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
I’ve bounced back from cancer and want to get Pretty Muddy
Jill Cow’s life changed four years ago when she was diagnosed with cancer, but now she is urging women to sign up for the Pretty Muddy events
OPINION 4 August 2017 Guest post
 
We can’t sleep on pay equality in the care sector
Enable's Theresa Shearer says the sector must work in collaboration to address the issue of pay rates for care staff
OPINION 4 August 2017 Guest post
 
We do it because we care
Hayleigh Furlong, a personal assistant with Enable Scotland, says overnight care is definitely not all about sleeping
OPINION 4 August 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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