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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Gold medal Paralympian throws support behind the Scottish Poppy Appeal
From the Paralympic gold medal podium in Rio to the Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh, Jo Butterfield shows her support for disabled veterans
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Have a cuppa for Quarriers: Charity asks Scots to take tea break
Social care service Quarriers is asking Scots to take a tea break and raise funds for the charity
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
New body promises a better future for social care staff
Alzheimer Scotland is creating an employee-owned off-shoot to run its care at home services
NEWS 23 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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Seven-year-old survivor Ehryn helps others beat cancer too
After a gruelling battle with bone cancer, this seven-year-old from Elgin is fronting the latest Cancer Research UK campaign
NEWS 23 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Quality social care costs money
Susan Smith says a debate on the future of social care services in Scotland must accept that quality services cannot be provided on the cheap
OPINION 23 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Poll: Do you think Mark Zuckerberg can cure all diseases?
POLL 23 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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​Social work charities facing uncertain future over funding black hole
​Audit Scotland report finds £667 million a year shortfall and charities already struggling to recruit skilled nursing and mental health staff
NEWS 22 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
We will tackle health inequality in Scotland
​Neil Findlay MSP on the Scottish Parliament's health and sport committee's five year vision to improve Scotland's health
OPINION 21 September 2016 Guest post
 
Chief Encounters: Iain Morrison
Iain Morrison of Revive MS Support loves working in the third sector so much he can't stop checking his emails
FEATURE 21 September 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Technology has helped make life easier for me and other blind people
​Sandra Wilson on the wonders of the modern technology that helps her do daily tasks such as get dressed, eat and socialise
OPINION 21 September 2016 Guest post
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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