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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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Self Directed Support one year on
A year after a new law was created to give Scots more choice and control over their own lives, thousands are benefitting from Self Directed Support
NEWS 30 March 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Disabled mount UN challenge against UK government
​Last gasp challenge mounted in attempt to save Independent Living Fund from closure
NEWS 26 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Three alcoholic drinks a day causes cancer
​Leading charity says it has strong evidence linking alcohol and liver cancer
NEWS 26 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
The third sector is enabling a better state
Jenny Brotchie argues that in difficult times the third sector has a critical role in the shift toward a successful enabling state
OPINION 24 March 2015 Guest post
 
Jobs boost for disabled Scots
​New facility will create jobs for disabled and disadvantaged Scots
NEWS 24 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Warnings as risky drug sex practice appears in Scotland
A risky sex practice has been identified in Scotland for the first time
NEWS 23 March 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Poll: is Ebola nurse probe fair?
POLL 20 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Health charities are worried about social isolation
Third sector health bodies claim social isolation is a major problem for people with bad health in Scotland's poorer communitiesThird sector health bodies claim
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Creating a healthy legacy for all
Hilda Campbell believes its time we stood up and took responsibility for creating a society where everyone has an equal right to good health
OPINION 17 March 2015 Guest post
 
Petition backs Scots Ebola nurse against investigation
​Hundreds sign petition calling on investigation to be axed
NEWS 17 March 2015 by Robert 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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