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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Holyrood election 2016 - the main parties pitch to the third sector on health
Every week until the 5 May Holyrood poll, we are asking the five main parties to spell out what they offer Scotland’s third sector.
NEWS 28 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
The spotlight is on political health care promises
Elinor Jayne on why Sue Ryder Care will pressure politicians to deliver their manifesto promises on better care for Scots with neurological condition
OPINION 27 April 2016 Guest post
 
Top 10 excuses for not going to the gym
...but they don't excuse you from being active says British Heart Foundation Scotland
NEWS 27 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Project helps pregnant women avoid fatal illness
Pioneering research aims to tackle fatal diseases among pregnant mothers
NEWS 27 April 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Disabled activists demand a fairer Scotland
Members of Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) came out in force to press home their demands to politicians on the eve of the Scottish Parliament elections
NEWS 26 April 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Facebook campaign asks public to vote for who deserves cancer support
Over 200,000 people reached by campaign with many demanding to know why everyone isn’t offered help
NEWS 26 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Getting loud for MS Awareness Week
Niall Sommerville on MS Awareness Week
OPINION 25 April 2016 Guest post
 
Poll shows Scots oppose TTIP
Scots are leading the way in opposition to the controversial trade deal TTIP, according to new polls
NEWS 23 April 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Disability tsar faces resign call for backing Tory cuts
Activists and organisation round on disability commissioner, demanding his resignation after he voted to implement Tory cuts
NEWS 22 April 2016 by Robert Armour
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Get your blood pressure checked
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to look after their health and get their blood pressure checked out
NEWS 22 April 2016 by Graham Martin
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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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