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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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Brexit threat to disability rights
Scottish social security minister says disabled rights must be protected
NEWS 13 June 2017 by Robert Armour
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Suicide epidemic must be tackled by new government
Inequalities which contribute to people taking their own lives must be addressed says charity
NEWS 12 June 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Carers can infringe human rights
A Scottish charity has warned carers that too much devotion can hamper their loved one's ability to live life to the full
NEWS 12 June 2017 by Susan Smith
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I have no time for self pity - I’ve got living to get on with
Linda Tierney is not letting a terminal diagnosis get in the way of living
OPINION 8 June 2017 Guest post
 
Good Movers - who’s going where in the third sector
Good Movers - who's going where in Scotland's third sector
FEATURE 8 June 2017 by TFN
 
Report shows job threats faced by people with arthritis
People living with arthritis need better support in order to be able to work according to a new study
NEWS 8 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Keep the Joy Alive for children with life-shortening conditions
Maria McGill explains why CHAS is embarking on a hugely ambitions project to double its fundraising income
OPINION 6 June 2017 Guest post
 
Chief encounters: Chris Townsend on 22 years at Redwoods
Chris Townsend believes his shy, 16-year-old self would be very impressed with his role as chief executive of The Redwoods Caring Foundation
FEATURE 6 June 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Scots children waiting over a year for mental health care
Just 0.5% of NHS budget goes to support children and young people with mental health problems despite thousands waiting for treatment
NEWS 6 June 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Aberlour opens three new children’s homes in Highlands
The former family homes will provide a home to five vulnerable children aged between eight and fifteen
NEWS 5 June 2017 by Susan Smith
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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