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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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Brought up in care but look at me now
Karen Littlejohn was brought up in care but is now on the career ladder to greater things. She now gives young people the benefit of her experiences
OPINION 9 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Backchat: nearly 30 years of fundraising but not stopping yet
​Eleanor Bowman talks about setting up the East Neuk Wheelchair Appeal in 1989, which has now raised over £500,000
OPINION 25 November 2015 Guest post
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Glasgow services do protect sex workers
Ann Fehilly refutes claims from Glasgow prostitutes that existing services put them at risk and says personal information is not shared with police
OPINION 23 November 2015 Guest post
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Lottery fund cut would be a sharp bodyblow to charities
Andrew Findlay explains the impact of the Big Lottery Fund on the quality of life of people with learning disabilities in the Borders
OPINION 19 November 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
Poll: who’s to blame for fuel poverty?
POLL 13 November 2015 by Robert Armour
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Autism need not be life limiting
As an ambassador for autism support groups, Kirsty McClean believes user-lead groups provide crucial help where mainstream services can't
OPINION 11 November 2015 Guest post
 
System to help disabled into work sidelines mental health problems
Toni Giugliano explains why the Access to Work system for disabled Scots is failing people with mental health problems
OPINION 6 November 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: Should children be forced to exercise at school?
POLL 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Befriending saves lives
Doreen Graham explains how important local befriending services are to tackling loneliness and improving people's health
OPINION 3 November 2015 Guest post
 
Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health
The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP
OPINION 29 October 2015 by Robert Armour
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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