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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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Can childhood abuse turn you into a bad mother? We can break the cycle
Lyndsay Fraser Robertson says many mothers battling addictions were abused and neglected themselves, but residential care could break the cycle
OPINION 2 May 2018 Guest post
 
Poll: should alcohol carry similar health warnings to cigarette packets?
POLL 1 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Is it right to name and shame Blue Badge abusers?
POLL 26 April 2018 by Rab Armour
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An eating disorder killed my daughter – but awareness could save others
Gordon Day is fundraising in memory of his daughter Kirsty - and to raise awareness of eating disorders
OPINION 25 April 2018 Guest post
 
Time to prevent Scotland’s next generation of heavy drinkers
Alison Douglas, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said no more lives must be lost as a result of cheap alcohol
OPINION 24 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Could minimum pricing lead to more illegal alcohol in Scotland?
Dan Mushens, a recovery worker, says the long term consequences of minimum pricing are still unknown
OPINION 23 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
We’re saving lives by stopping suicide
Neil Daniels formed Gridlock to address the crisis of young males killing themselves
OPINION 23 April 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Fight fuel poverty with Home Energy Scotland
Sponsored content: Home Energy Scotland is looking for third sector partners to help ensure everyone who needs home energy advice gets it
OPINION 12 April 2018 Guest post
 
I’ve tackled the first of my ten epic challenges
Airdrie mother of three, Ruth Elliot, has just completed a 17 day trek of Mount Everest, the first of ten epic challenges in support of JDRF
OPINION 12 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland: where we tolerate babies, not love them
Alan Sinclair explains why Scotland is trailing behind much of Europe in child wellbeing
OPINION 10 April 2018 Guest post
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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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