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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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Chief encounters: Rosyln Neely is in at 7am and never grumpy
The chief executive of Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity says it's all about the mission, not the name
FEATURE 2 May 2017 Guest post
 
19 children miss out on mental health services every day in Scotland
Scotland's mental health charity has launched a major campaign focusing on the urgent need for more and better mental health services for young Scots
NEWS 2 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Thousands take part in biggest ever Kiltwalk
More than 7,200 people took to the streets of Glasgow in the biggest ever Kiltwalk and are on course to raise £1 million for charities in Scotland
NEWS 1 May 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Sick Kids gets a new name
Both the Edinburgh hospital and the charity linked to it have announced new names to help boost children's self-esteem
NEWS 1 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Fears cancer patients are dying lonely
Cancer charity is encouraging more people to be open about fear of dying
NEWS 28 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity creates new body to double donations
Cornerstone has announced a major restructure – separating its fundraising and social care arms
NEWS 28 April 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Charity challenge can help find cure for cancer
​Public urged to get active and raise cash to combat cancer
NEWS 27 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Private firms barred from benefits assessments
Profit-raking private firms will have no place in Scotland’s new social security system
NEWS 27 April 2017 by Graham Martin
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We end loneliness and isolation - you can too
Debbie Barnaby formed Falkirk-based B-Friends after the death of her friend on the understanding no-one should live without company and care in their lives
OPINION 26 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Call for local elections to prioritise suicide prevention
Local councillors and communities targeted in latest anti-suicide campaign
NEWS 26 April 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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