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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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Digital tools to help those with Parkinson’s
Parkinson's UK is aiming to make technology which can help those with the disease easier to access
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Law must change after HIV pilot banned from flying
Pilot loses dream job after being accepted on training programme
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Camelot scoops Lotto profits as good cause cash falls
Operator sees huge rise in profits despite a drop in sales and less money going to good causes
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Postcode lottery for children who need mental health support
Half of Scottish health boards are failing to meet targets to provide support within 18 weeks
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Rise campaigners take over plush flats for homeless
​No buildings should be left empty when there are homeless on the streets they say
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Social media fuels elderly isolation
Two charities that work with older people have joined forces after research showed that older people are missing out on social interactions
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Thousands buy meals for the homeless
Incredible response means homeless won't go without on the big day
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Tears of joy as scientists close to Huntington’s cure
​Breakthrough as new drug offers huge hope for patients with life shortening disease
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Rab Armour
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Move to have “smoking kills” branded on each cigarette
​Cancer group bids to tackle young people smoking through controversial move
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Rab Armour
 
MPs want an end to fossil fuel investments
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is amongst a group of politicians calling for action to tackle climate change
NEWS 12 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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