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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Let’s empower our learning disabled to lead on change
People with additional needs are helping to make their services and communities better
OPINION 16 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Named Person is a benign and legitimate way to improve child wellbeing
Colin Young explains why the upcoming Named Person law is not a "state guardian" or a threat to family freedom
OPINION 16 May 2017 Guest post
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Real lives: Our young are sleepwalking into addiction
Community activist ​Davy Sorbie says politicians are misplacing the emphasis on Scotland's battle against substance misuse and alcohol addiction
OPINION 10 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
We end loneliness and isolation - you can too
Debbie Barnaby formed Falkirk-based B-Friends after the death of her friend on the understanding no-one should live without company and care in their lives
OPINION 26 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Has TFN riled you? It’s for your own good
Susan Smith on why Third Force News will not apologise for making you angry
OPINION 5 April 2017 by Susan Smith
 
A new approach to mental health is needed
Carolyn Lochhead says there is a still fight to be had over the ask once get help fast approach to mental health despite the government’s commitment to it
OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post
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Real Lives: I won’t allow cancer to consume my whole family
Geraldine Wellington, a mum of five, has cancer for the second time. She says the Beatson Cancer Charity is once again helping her and her family manage
OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post
 
It’s agonising hearing my mum cry but it’s 3am and I have two essays to finish
Keith Burns on the often distressing and impossible difficulty of juggling being a student and a carer
OPINION 28 March 2017 Guest post
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Why I am making a marathon effort for charity
Michael McGuire is getting ready to take part in his sixth marathon. He took up running after his son was stillborn and has since raised thousands for charity.
OPINION 21 March 2017 Guest post
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Life’s journey will end in death – we need to face that
Jacklyn Calvard is good at dealing with death – just not her own
OPINION 24 February 2017 Guest post
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.

Read it here
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