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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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Busking for Bowie campaign to benefit cancer charity
David Bowie fans urged to belt out his hits for Cancer Research UK
NEWS 1 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Councils told: cough up cash to third sector staff
Tens of thousands of key third sector workers in Scotland could be in for a substantial pay hike
NEWS 29 January 2016 by Graham Martin
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How technology helped MND sufferer find her voice
A woman who lost her speech after she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) has described the lifeline given to her by new technnology
NEWS 28 January 2016 by Graham Martin
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Sick Kids to personally thank all donors
The Sick Kids Friends Foundation is spending the day phoning, emailing and sending out cards and videos to 11,000 people
NEWS 28 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Stop rape clause in new benefits laws
A petition to stop women having to prove they were raped to government officials has just one day to reach its target
NEWS 28 January 2016 by Susan Smith
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Call for all young carers to be offered support
Young carers unite in plea at national conference
NEWS 26 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scotland is fairer for some just not women, poor or disabled
An investigation into equality and human rights in Scotland has found some improvements but discrimination still exists in key areas
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Susan Smith
 
New parents need help with mental health
Depression and anxiety are common problems in new and expectant parents, says charity
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scot with CP wins design award with a spoon that doesn’t spill
Grant Douglas teamed up with a local designer to create a spoon that could revolutionise mealtimes for people with shaky hands
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Half of Scots fear loved one will die of a heart attack
Just under half have already already lost someone or know someone affected by heart disease says BHF Scotland poll
NEWS 20 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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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