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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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Capital charities win Queen’s Award
​Queen's Award equivalent to the MBE for charities
NEWS 2 June 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Celebrating the work of Scotland’s volunteers
The vital contribution volunteers make to the economy and the social fabric of Scotland has been recognised in a week of celebration
NEWS 2 June 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Charity launches probe into support for young carers
The Carer's Trust is examining how councils across the UK are helping young people who are caring for sick or disabled family members
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Susan Smith
 
In Rod we trust: Stewart gives his backing to charity song
A charity single released by twin sisters has been touched by the hand of Rod
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Increase in calls to Samaritans for help
Volunteers in Scotland handled almost a quarter of a million calls for help
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scots charity hopes to crack Crohn’s cure
Charity supporters are playing a key role in the battle to find the cause of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Rights of people with mental health conditions must be protected
Glasgow conference brings together Scotland’s mental health community to address key concerns
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Assisted suicide campaigners optimistic - despite defeat
Assisted suicide legislation will be enacted in Scotland when politicians catch up with the views of their constituents, say campaigners
NEWS 28 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Chemsex crisis: why Scotland must take action
Country must urgently address problems arising from the growth of risky drug sex practice among gay men
NEWS 26 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
NHS missing mental health targets
Charities are calling for speedy improvements to the treatement of vulnerable children and young people struggling with mental health problems
NEWS 26 May 2015 by Susan Smith
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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