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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Carers launch yes group to support independence bid
​A group of carers and campaigners have launched Carers for Yes
NEWS 26 August 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
The ice bucket challenge and MND
Ian McWhirter explains why the ice-bucket challenge is so important to MND Scotland
OPINION 26 August 2014 Guest post
 
The 10 best ice bucket challenge videos
​The ice bucket challenge has been sweeping across social media faster than news of a pregnant panda - here are ten of the best videos so far
LIST 21 August 2014 by Natasha Hallett
 
Sharp focus: living and working with MS
Graeme Allison tells Christina O’Neill that an MS diagnosis motivated him to find a creative solution to long-term employment
FEATURE 21 August 2014 by Third Force News Guest
 
Are councils flouting new care laws?
Councils are not following the spirit of new laws designed to give people more choice and control over their own care, according to a care body
NEWS 21 August 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Exclusive - wage ruling to rock care sector
Unison court victory means workers can claim unpaid holiday cash
NEWS 21 August 2014 by Graham Martin
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Boyzone’s Ronan Keating backs cancer campaign in memory of his mum
​Popstar gets behind life-saving roadshow as it visits Scotland
NEWS 12 August 2014 by Graham Martin
 
Mental health charities offer advice following death of Robin Williams
People struggling with depression urged to seek help following star's apparent suicide
NEWS 12 August 2014 by Graham Martin
 
Funding for brain disorder financial advice project
​Three new specialists employed to provide money matters help to those living with Huntington's disease
NEWS 6 August 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
A dementia diagnosis doesn’t prevent people from voting
Having dementia may mean you worry about voting, but Amy Dalrymple explains how people with dementia can be supported to have their say
OPINION 1 August 2014 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.

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