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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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Gordon is fighting MND like a champion
Paul Cardwell met MND campaigner Gordon Aikman, who was recognised as a Charity Champion at this year's Scottish Charity Awards
FEATURE 21 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Win an award for living life to the full
Individuals and projects that promote a self-management approach to living with long-term health conditions are to be recognised in with awards
NEWS 21 June 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Too cute - David Tennant and Olivia Colman judge charity Father’s Day card competition
Shelby, aged nine, was the winner of Scottish charity Circle's Father's Day card competition as judged by stars David Tennant and Olivia Colman
NEWS 20 June 2016 by Susan Smith
 
The NHS needs to shape up says stressed and overworked Scottish nurses
A Royal College of Nurses survey has uncovered disturbing levels of dissatisfaction amongst nurses working in the NHS
NEWS 18 June 2016 by Susan Smith
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Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland
​Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether
OPINION 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Disabled man takes bus wheelchair case to Supreme Court
Activist makes history by taking disabled transport case to highest court in the land
NEWS 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Figures expose new DWP appeals system as a “sham”
​Campaigners say new appeal process is simply a delaying tactic
NEWS 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour
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Charity invests £9 million in children’s hospital
Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity celebrates first anniversary at new home
NEWS 15 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
First minister commends charity for role in social care
New centre opens in support of people with long-term conditions
NEWS 15 June 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Project hopes to reduce non-accidental injuries to babies
Evaluation of pilot programme shows reduced stress among parents when coping with crying tots
NEWS 15 June 2016 by Rab Armour
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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