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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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Playing Politics with the Named Person
Calum Munro says the families that need the named person want it.
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
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We need a society where everyone has the right to live well
Ian Welsh explains what third sector health bodies expect from Scotland's politicians now and during the next Scottish Parliament session
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
Stephen Fry criticised by charity after telling abuse victims to “just grow up”
​Mental health charity wants to speak to Fry after outburst on American TV
NEWS 13 April 2016 by Robert Armour
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Scots veteran up for hero award for overcoming disability
90-year-old-father nominates daughter for top armed forces award
NEWS 13 April 2016 by Robert Armour
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Call for NHS reform of life saving medicines
Leading cancer charity want the NHS to look at how it decides on which life-saving medicines to prescribe
NEWS 12 April 2016 by Robert Armour
 
The hidden side effect of cancer
Janice Preston says cancer patients face a dual challenge of fighting for their health and paying their bills
OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
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Holyrood elections 2016 - it’s third sector question time
​Scotland's main political parties bring their pitches to the third sector.
NEWS 8 April 2016 by Graham Martin
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Parents of autistic children rise against council
Fears for future of autistic children as council pushes to mainstream them in school
NEWS 6 April 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Chief encounters: Janis McDonald on sun and sangria
Janis McDonald is a fan of sunshine, sangria and karaoke and believes everyone should learn British Sign Language
FEATURE 4 April 2016 by TFN
 
MND Scotland’s sadness at Ronnie Corbett’s passing
A Scottish charity has expressed sadness at the death of TV comedy legend Ronnie Corbett from motor neurone disease
NEWS 1 April 2016 by Graham Martin
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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