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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Children’s charities outraged at £10,000 police payout to paedophile
Police chief said he'd employ the convicted child rapist again if it protected more children from abuse
NEWS 10 August 2017 by Rab Armour
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New prison visitor centre officially opened
The family facility at HMP Glenochil is operated by Stirling Interfaith Community Justice Group
NEWS 10 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Were police morally right to pay a paedophile to inform?
POLL 10 August 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Cycling scheme which became a web hit to go nationwide
Cycling Without Age encourages cyclists to take older people along for a ride
NEWS 9 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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New project will allow young people to discuss their finances
​Young Scot and Carnegie UK Trust will seek to gain an insight into what young people think about various financial challenges
NEWS 9 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Young mum gets new mentor – Scotland’s First Minister
The First Minister of Scotland has agreed to mentor the Charlotte Liddell over the course of a year
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Ten point plan to tackle funeral poverty announced
The Scottish Government hopes to launch Funeral Expense Assistance within two years
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scottish lawyers back ban on smacking
The Law Society of Scotland has said children deserve the same protection as adults
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots pupils to learn how to spot fake news
A new pack produced by Scottish charities will teach school pupils how to identify fake news
NEWS 7 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Family set up charity in memory of boy who donated organs
Finlay's Friends will provide comfort kits to families struck by medical emergency
NEWS 7 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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