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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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Understand the anger of the underclass
​Alan McGinlay reviews Darren McGarvey soon-to-be published book on the underclass
OPINION 20 October 2017 Guest post
 
Shed project aims to provide a place where men can socialise and relax
Alex Harvey, a retired engineer, has been involved in the creation of Broughty Ferry Men’s Shed
OPINION 18 October 2017 Guest post
 
Time to work for dignity in care
Scottish Care chief executive Dr Donald Macaskill analyses a tough week for the care sector
OPINION 18 October 2017 Guest post
 
Give £30 a week back to cancer patients
Janice Preston explains why Macmillan is making the voices of cancer patients heard to fight for their right to have £30 a week in benefits reinstated
OPINION 13 October 2017 Guest post
 
Cervical cancer smear test could save your life
Activist Suzanne Fernando was recently invited back to The Scottish Parliament and hosted a drop-in event for MSPs
OPINION 13 October 2017 Guest post
 
Is violence just part of the job in social care?
POLL 21 September 2017 by TFN
 
Real Lives: I’m running my way clear of cancer
Chris Marks on being inspired by Smith's guitarist Johnny Marr to take up running in his 40s
OPINION 18 September 2017 Guest post
 
I’m fighting fit and will Stand Up To Cancer
Shiela Laramore, 33, has battled back from Hodgkin Lymphoma, and is backing Stand Up To Cancer
OPINION 14 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Named person legislation isn’t transparent
Lesley Scott believes Scottish ministers are not being open about Named Persons legislation
OPINION 11 September 2017 Guest post
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Real lives: volunteering helped me connect with others with MS
Craig Herbert, 44, is a dad-of-four who lives with MS and volunteers for the MS Society to help others learn how to live well with the condition
OPINION 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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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