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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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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
 
Wounded hero’s 450-mile road to recovery
​Veteran undertakes grueling cycle to raise cash for forces' charity
NEWS 17 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Charities concerned over worrying rise in self harm
​Charities raise concerns over rise in people self harming
NEWS 13 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Charities pay tributes to Pratchett
​Tributes paid to Terry Pratchett by leading charities
NEWS 13 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Disabled facing increasing loneliness and isolation
​Research shows welfare cuts are making it harder for disabled people to socialise
NEWS 13 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Tighter laws to catch Blue Badge cheats
​New legislation to clamp down on Blue Badge misuse
NEWS 13 March 2015 by Robert Armour
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Dementia ambassadors are a huge success
Social care staff committed to improving standards of care for people with dementia are making a real difference to families living with the illness
NEWS 12 March 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Caring about carers’ rights
Claire Cairns welcomes a new bill to give carers the right to help from their council but argues everyone should get the same support
OPINION 11 March 2015 Guest post
 
Selfish smokers continue to ruin the health of their loved ones
Charity reveals one in three smokers smoke at home despite passive smoking dangers
NEWS 11 March 2015 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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