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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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Football clubs give elderly fans a Christmas to remember
This Christmas is set to be one to remember for almost 500 elderly football fans who have been invited to their local stadiums for a hot meal
NEWS 19 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
The TFN Quiz of 2016
​2016 has been a big year but forget Brexit and Trump for five minutes and attempt our quiz of the year. Let us know your score in the comments below.
NEWS 16 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Braille Harry Potter book raises cash for charity
A blind charity is set to gain from the sale of a rare Harry Potter book
NEWS 15 December 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Bed shortages see vulnerable patients sent across the border for treatment
Charities raise concerns as NHS struggles to cope with rising number of patients with eating disorders
NEWS 14 December 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Autistic comedians make their debut at Scottish Parliament
The National Autistic Society Scotland marked its 20th anniversary in Scotland with a one off special gig
NEWS 14 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Going the extra mile to aid recovery
As an NHS physiotherapist Aiden Murphy finds his work challenging and at times fraught. Volunteering has help him rekindle faith in the profession
FEATURE 14 December 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Domestic abuse charity encounters 17,000 new cases each year
Tens of thousands of new domestic abuse cases are encountered by a charity every year, a survey has shown
NEWS 13 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Alcohol abuse charities announce merger plans
Alcohol Research UK (ARUK) and Alcohol Concern will consolidate by April 2017.
NEWS 12 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charitable trust set to help 7000 people in its first year
A charitable trust targeting poverty and social exclusion is set to help 7000 people in its first year.
NEWS 12 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Campaigners back move to scrap Scotland’s care tax
A Scottish Parliament motion to explore making social care free for people with long-term health conditions has been welcomed by campaign groups
NEWS 6 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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.

Read it here
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