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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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I drank so much I had to learn how to walk again
Glaswegian, George Robb talks to Dan Mushens about working in a prison, developing PTSD as a result of what he saw, and the effects of alcoholism
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
 
The MoonWalk gives me confidence to talk about my cancer
Christine McLaughlin is urging other women to make a pledge to fundraise to mark International Women’s Day
OPINION 7 March 2019 Guest post
 
The needs of the care experienced are universal
Dr Rachel Happer on why the needs of those who have experienced care are universal
OPINION 22 February 2019 Guest post
 
Taking part in employability programme changed my life
Yiorgis Perris reveals how learning the skills required for employment helped him to flourish in the workplace
OPINION 15 February 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: Do we need social media watchdog to protect kids?
POLL 15 February 2019 by TFN
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I was a butcher, but saw more knives on the streets
John Young speaks to regular TFN blogger Dan Mushens about how life in Glasgow has changed
OPINION 12 February 2019 Guest post
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The future of public health: bicycle or frog?
Claire Stevens: Scotland’s third sector has a growing role to play in public health
OPINION 7 February 2019 Guest post
 
The doctor said I’d be lucky to see 60. I’ll prove him wrong!
Nick McGill speaks about struggling with alcohol addiction for nearly forty years and how 2019 is going to be his year
OPINION 25 January 2019 Guest post
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Making plans for the future isn’t for everyone, I choose to live day to day
Brian Johnstone talks about growing up in 1970s Glasgow, homelessness and how planning ahead isn’t always the road to recovery
OPINION 18 January 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: is the rise of veganism a fad or is veganism here to stay?
POLL 3 January 2019 by TFN
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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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