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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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MND Scotland: rising to the challenge of a whirlwind year
MND Scotland has had a year most charities can only dream about – but with great opportunities come great challenges
NEWS 7 October 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Charity’s joy as IKEA dumps killer blind cords
A family safety charity has welcomed news that IKEA is to stop selling blinds with cords in a bid to save children’s lives
NEWS 6 October 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Will the Gruffalo change their lives forever?
Book Week Scotland this November will explore the impact that literature has on our quality of life
NEWS 6 October 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Scotland to host world conference on tackling dangers of alcohol
​Alcohol is the fifth leading cause of disease and disability worldwide and causes 3.3 million deaths every year
NEWS 5 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Anger as breast cancer survivors show their scars
​Breast cancer survivors hit out at "sexist" campaign
NEWS 5 October 2015 by Robert Armour
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Celebrity kiltmaker goes pink for cancer
Pink kilt bids to raise thousands for vital cancer research
NEWS 5 October 2015 by Robert Armour
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Passion plays a major role in mental health arts festival
​20,000 people will attend 300 events throughout Scotland during this year's Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival
NEWS 5 October 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Charity hits poignant note with touching TV advert
Marie Curie’s newest advert highlights the work of its nurses throughout the night
NEWS 2 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Sturgeon writes personal letter to disabled man’s family
​First minister says she is saddened severely disabled man has to prove to DWP he is unfit for work
NEWS 2 October 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Charity defends itself against newspaper allegations
​Veterans' charity says newspaper claims are inaccurate
NEWS 1 October 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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