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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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One in five adults do not have basic digital skills
Those on low income, with disabilities or who are older are least likely to be able to access vital information online
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scottish Sports Future announces new celebrity ambassador
Scottish charity SSF has announced comedian Chris Forbes as its new ambassador to raise awareness for its sports programmes aimed at disadvantaged kids
NEWS 22 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
The three pillars of social good
Mike Buonaiuto outlines his theory on how to create social change
OPINION 21 August 2017 Guest post
 
Glasgow gearing up for biggest and best ever Pride
Thousands will gather in Glasgow this weekend for the city’s annual Pride festival
NEWS 18 August 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Harry Potter author’s children’s charity launches new fundraiser
​JK Rowling's international charity Lumos is aiming to raise money to close harmful orphanages and protect children from trafficking
NEWS 15 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Scots makar encourages looked after children to be creative
NEWS 15 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Volunteers help Syrian families settle in Scotland
The Connect Borders event saw a celebration of links between Scotland and Syria
NEWS 15 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Holiday hunger scheme a lifeline to struggling Scots families
Almost 4,000 families were given help to stave off holiday hunger during the school break thanks to an innovative charity project
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Graham Martin
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Parents share their worries as children return to school
Action for Children Scotland shares that parents' top worry is bullying and offers advice about children going back to school
NEWS 14 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
New charity offers holidays to young people with learning disabilities
A new Edinburgh based charity SuperTroop will provide fun residential holidays to young Scots with learning disabilities
NEWS 11 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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