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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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Pressure mounts on UK government to halt universal credit
New system is leaving people destitute, renewing calls for its roll-out to be halted
NEWS 22 March 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Trainees celebrate turning their lives around
Innovative employment programme sees lives transformed
NEWS 22 March 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Spectacular light show to promote Marie Curie appeal
Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square was lit by over 2,100 illuminated handcrafted daffodils to promote the charity’s Great Daffodil Appeal
NEWS 22 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Anti-smoking group says let child carers smoke
ASH Scotland argues that smokers should not be excluded when recruiting carers for needy children
NEWS 21 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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MSPs tackle loneliness epidemic among older people
Debate focuses on how loneliness is debilitating older people - and society
NEWS 21 March 2017 by Rab Armour
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Charity chopper crew awarded everyday hero status
​Crew recognised for dedication beyond the call of duty
NEWS 20 March 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Scotland’s children facing a mental health crisis
Leading charity calls on Scottish Government to address mental health crisis facing children
NEWS 20 March 2017 by Rab Armour
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Cancer Research UK to move to opt in communications from July
1 July announced as cut-off date when charity will only contact people who have gave it permission to do so
NEWS 17 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charity praised for commitment to its employees
Scotland’s largest visual impairment organisation has received an award recognising its commitment to its employees
NEWS 16 March 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Closure-threatened charity pleads for cash
Hearing loss project struggles for survival after failing to find funding
NEWS 16 March 2017 by Rab Armour
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