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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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Half of Scots believe poverty leads to poor health
More than half of Scots have said they are prepared to pay more tax to improve Scotland's health
NEWS 12 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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New body needed to support families struck by suicide
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) Scotland wants to see tailored support to help those at risk and families who have lost a loved one
NEWS 12 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Families are already the cheap care option, they shouldn’t be
Julia Morrison on what she's learned about the family care system after a decade of her family caring for her mum with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
How embracing technology can help support patients with dementia
Lyn Jardine on a care provider's innovative use of technology to help those with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
Carers struggle with mental and physical health
New research released for Carers Week 2018 has shown that many carers fear for the future
NEWS 11 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fathers are sidelined during childbirth
New research finds dads are being ignored to the danger of mums and babies
NEWS 11 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
MoonWalk lights up Edinburgh
Thousands of walkers have helped to raise more than £500,000 for cancer charity Walk the Walk
NEWS 11 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Rugby star’s charity makes first investment
The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation will invest £400,000 in game-changing MND research
NEWS 11 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
The UK in 2018: a submerged nation of the poor made destitute by design
A toxic brew of benefit cuts, sanctions and high rental costs has pushed masses of people into destitution
NEWS 8 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Leading Scottish HIV charity faces fight for survival
HIV Scotland is locked in talks with the Scottish Government, having seen its initial bid for annual funding knocked back
NEWS 8 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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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