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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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Charity partnership recovers over £5m for Scots veterans
The Armed Services Advice Project has helped 7,342 veterans with more than 32,000 issues since it was launched five years ago
NEWS 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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End of life care a major worry in Scotland
Almost half of Scots over 50 don’t think they will get the care they need towards the end of their life
NEWS 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Half century celebrations for spina bifida charity
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland is celebrating its 50th year
NEWS 5 November 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland in child obesity emergency slams UK’s top teacher
The UK's most popular teacher says schools and politicians have to tackle problem of overweight pupils
NEWS 4 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Chief encounters: Billy Watson from SAMH
When dreams of becoming a champion lawn bowler subsided, SAMH chief executive and Hearts fan Billy Watson decided to forge a career in health
FEATURE 3 November 2015 by TFN
 
Cancer survivor Helen urges you to spot the signs to save your life
Scots Commonwealth Games hero and cancer survivor is the face of a new Cancer Research UK campaign
NEWS 3 November 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Befriending saves lives
Doreen Graham explains how important local befriending services are to tackling loneliness and improving people's health
OPINION 3 November 2015 Guest post
 
My poppy means thank you, says Scots soldier
This year's Scottish Poppy Appeal is asking people share what the poppy means to them on social media
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Victims of childhood abuse are missing out on help
Charity says it cannot hope to meet demand in full
NEWS 2 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Royal Blind School pupils funk it up!
Kids, teachers, admin and kitchen staff at the Royal Blind School clearly had a ball making their own version of catchy tune Uptown Funk
NEWS 2 November 2015 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.

Read it here
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