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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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Chief encounters: believe in yourself, embrace change and don’t doubt your abilities
​David Welch heads up the Beatson Cancer Charity and firmly believes a healthy mind is as important as a healthy life
FEATURE 9 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Carers in Scotland given new rights
Carers bill means councils will have to assess how they will support carers by producing an adult carer support plan or young carer statement
NEWS 9 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Starbucks dyslexia case “wake up call” for employers
​Coffee company discriminated against employee who found writing difficult
NEWS 9 February 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Thousands of disabled Scots to lose Mobility allowance
New assessment process means thousands of Scots are losing specially adapted vehicles vital for their independence
NEWS 9 February 2016 by Rab Armour
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Cancer charity demands junk food ban
Scotland’s love of high fat and sugary food is killing the country says Cancer Research UK
NEWS 8 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Rally against anti-abortion group’s Glasgow vigil
Campaigners are concerned over “American-style anti-choice religious fringe group”
NEWS 8 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Vital women’s refuges will close if housing benefit cuts go ahead
​Changes to the way housing benefit is allocated will impact services run by women's refuges
NEWS 8 February 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Award winning charity launches new project
Sight loss charities Visibility and RNIB Scotland are providing support to families with a child who is blind or partially sighted.
NEWS 4 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Made up sign language causes confusion in deaf community
Deaf Action staff say teaching British Sign Language is the best way for deaf children to be able to communicate with the hearing world
OPINION 3 February 2016 Guest post
 
Vital mental health service for pupils in Fife axed
Penumbra has hit out at Fife Council after it confirmed its £200,000 funding to provide mental health services in schools will not be renewed
NEWS 3 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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