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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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A room of their own – Nightstop helps young people avoid homelessness
An Edinburgh youth charity is offering safe and comfortable short-term accommodation to young people in crisis
NEWS 29 January 2019 by Susan Smith
 
Charities launch anti-bullying campaign
respectme, Show Racism the Red Card and Changing Faces are challenging prejudices that lead to youngsters being treated unfairly
NEWS 29 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities savage Tory two-child benefits cap
Charities say benefits cap creates a morally unacceptable two-tier system
NEWS 21 January 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Grant to help people back into work
The Job Grant, proposed by the Scottish Government, consists of a one-off cash payment to help young people with costs associated with a new job
NEWS 17 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
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Scots do not feel part of their communities
The Red Cross has produced a study which shows many adults have little links with their local community
NEWS 3 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Invisible disability campaign makes tracks
A schoolgirl is calling for signage on disabled bathrooms to be more inclusive
NEWS 3 January 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Mum crowdfunds to develop anxiety app
App will help preschool children cope with anxiety
NEWS 18 December 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Budget 2018: protect cash for care leavers
A charity has called on the Scottish Government to protect cash earmarked for care leavers
NEWS 11 December 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charities unite to tackle child expoitation
Night workers urged to report concerns via dedicated helpline
NEWS 11 December 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Christmas puppy farm warning
Families who plan on buying a dog this Christmas are being warned to walk away if they suspect it has been bred illegally
NEWS 10 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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