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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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Poll: should alcohol carry similar health warnings to cigarette packets?
POLL 1 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
3 comments
 
Two thirds of blind Scots are battling loneliness
Charities the Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded is calling for action to improve quality of life for people with sight loss
NEWS 30 April 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Cycle challenge returns for milestone event
Pedal for Scotland, in its 20th year, sees thousands of cyclists head from Glasgow to Edinburgh
NEWS 30 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Walkers to stay refreshed for charity challenge
Walk the Walk has secured 80,000 bottles of water for this year's MoonWalk event
NEWS 27 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
More women diagnosed with lung cancer than men
The rise has been attributed to an increase in smoking after the Second World War
NEWS 26 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Is it right to name and shame Blue Badge abusers?
POLL 26 April 2018 by Rab Armour
2 comments
 
Support for families struck by devastating condition
A new model of specialist care and support has been launched, with the third sector and healthcare staff working together
NEWS 25 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
An eating disorder killed my daughter – but awareness could save others
Gordon Day is fundraising in memory of his daughter Kirsty - and to raise awareness of eating disorders
OPINION 25 April 2018 Guest post
 
Blue Badge vigilantes to name and shame “selfish” drivers
Activists take matters into their own hands because councils are failing to act
NEWS 24 April 2018 by Robert Armour
1 comment
 
Football club backs new employment initiative
The Wise Group held a series of launch events to mark the start of its delivery of Fair Start Scotland in the West region
NEWS 24 April 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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