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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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Students with mental health problems in Scotland face discrimination
Charity and union partnership aims to tackle stigma to make it easier for students to stay in education
NEWS 8 January 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Campaigners produce video on assisted suicide
Video explains what assisted suicide involves, debunking myths
NEWS 7 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
NHS can’t fix the health gap between rich and poor
Call for more investment in voluntary and community health initiatives to counter Scotland's health inequality
NEWS 7 January 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Balancing the scales of Scotland’s health
Susan Smith explores the role of community health initiatives in improving the quality of life of Scotland's poorest
OPINION 7 January 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Call to make cancer drug available on NHS
Prostate Cancer UK is calling for abiraterone to be approved for use by NHS Scotland
NEWS 6 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Join the movement to beat mental health stigma
See me is calling on people to make 2015 the year to beat mental health stigma
NEWS 6 January 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Making sailing accessible to all
A group of carers are bringing adventure to children with disabilities by creating the sailing charity Sail On
FEATURE 6 January 2015 Guest post
 
Third sector hails free school meals
Free school meals roll-out welcomed by third sector
NEWS 5 January 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Chants towards footballer unacceptable
See Me and SAMH call for strong action against fans who abuse players over their mental health
NEWS 22 December 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Caledonia Youth to close
​Pioneering charity to close with the loss of 11 posts
NEWS 19 December 2014 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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