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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Mega-rich give a smaller proportion of their wealth to charity
Decline in the number of super-rich individuals donating more than one per cent of their wealth
NEWS 14 May 2019 by Graham Martin
 
People with diabetes feel “overwhelmed” by the condition
Seven out of ten people with diabetes feel overwhelmed by the demands of living with the condition, a new study finds
NEWS 14 May 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Young Scots ashamed of the way they look
A study released to mark Mental Health Awareness Week has shown the insecurities young people have around their bodies
NEWS 14 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Tobacco display ban reduces smoking among youngsters
Youngsters are less likely to take up smoking following the introduction of a ban on shops displaying cigarettes
NEWS 14 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
£6 million boost for cancer research
New funding provided by Cancer Research will help more doctors go on to carry out groundbreaking research work
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Bookmakers failing to cough up for charity
High street chains are failing to give levels of donations earmarked for charity
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity vows for fight for equality for learning disabled
A major charity marked its 65th birthday with a vow to continue campaigning for an equal society for every person with a learning disability
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Graham Martin
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Community calls for fireworks ban
Residents of Pollokshields in Glasgow have said they are sick of fireworks causing disruption around Guy Fawkes Night
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Effect of body image on mental health to be examined
Concerns around body image will be examined to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
New legislation will support vulnerable witnesses
Charities have welcomed a new law which means witnesses will be able to pre-record evidence
NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
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