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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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Children bullied over appearance and sexuality
Children are being bullied in Scottish schools for their appearance, sexuality and for having additional support needs, an investigation has found
NEWS 22 June 2017 by Graham Martin
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Majority still support £5 child benefit increase
A £5 increase would ease burden on struggling families
NEWS 21 June 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Reports of emotionally abused children soar in Scotland
​Figures show huge rise in reports from children who are being emotionally abused
NEWS 21 June 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish Charity Awards 2017: Celine Sinclair is a Leading Light
The chief executive of the Yard has been named Scotland's third sector leading light
NEWS 21 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Civil society says: Brexit must respect the rights of children
Children In Scotland has joined 1,800 groups across Europe to demand that the rights of young people will be respected as Brexit negotiations begin
NEWS 19 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Pop star reminisces about her time as a Brownie
Former Brownie Pixie Lott was one of an array of stars who entertained 8,000 Girlguiding Scotland members and spoke to junior reporters afterwards
NEWS 19 June 2017 by Susan Smith
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Action taken to combat the scandal of holiday hunger
A public plea for action to feed children affected by holiday hunger has been successful – and will see hundreds fed over the summer
NEWS 16 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Doctor Who star judges charity’s father’s day competition
David Tennant has taken time out from his busy theatre schedule to judge a Father's Day competition run by Scottish charity Circle
NEWS 16 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Schools are creating the philanthropists of the future
Tracey Bird sat on the judging panel of the Youth Philanthropy Awards at her local high school and was amazed with the results
OPINION 15 June 2017 Guest post
 
Challenging bullying, promoting respect
Katie Rafferty on the achievements of the new anti-bullying service
OPINION 14 June 2017 Guest post
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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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