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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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Youngsters in rural areas quizzed on public transport
Scottish Rural Action believes the cost of travel is a barrier for some youths
NEWS 1 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Helpline sees sharp rise in sexting calls
Sexting was the most viewed topic on Childline's website last year
NEWS 1 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Funding secured for adoption project
Families in Edinburgh and Aberdeen will be able to attend workshops where strategies to manage behaviour can be learned
NEWS 30 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Mid-career MOT call as workers cannot afford retirement
Age Scotland has found that almost half of workers will not be able to afford to stop working at state pension age
NEWS 27 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Supporters urged to go the Extra Mile as Poppy Appeal launched
The theme of this year’s Poppy Appeal is #ExtraMile – with the charity looking to expand on its traditional fundraising activities
NEWS 26 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Affordable housing plan for the elderly welcomed
The Scottish Government has opened equity schemes to older people
NEWS 26 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Catholic priest backs same sex education
A Catholic priest has publicly supported the teaching of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in all Scottish schools
NEWS 26 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Join Liam Gallagher and Bob Geldof in Edinburgh for world’s biggest sleepout
Rub shoulders with a host of celebrities
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Students tasked with creating social change
The University of Edinburgh Business School is hosting a 48 hour competition that challenges its students to come up with inspiring ideas
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity’s ambitious makeover plans
The Glen Nevis Youth Hostel has been closed to undergo a makeover
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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