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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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Scotland’s youngsters do more for their community than others
Survey finds more 10-20 year olds in Scotland are taking steps to improve their surroundings than in the rest of the UK
NEWS 30 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Autumn Statement: third sector reaction
​Two huge wins for the third sector but the fight against austerity continues, leading charities warn
NEWS 26 November 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Dinner money for school meals charity
Mary’s Meals is set to expand after getting £200,000 from the People’s Postcode Lottery
NEWS 26 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Half a million pounds for Scots to become mentors
Six charities looking to recruit mentors for young people living in care have been awarded £500,000 between them in funding
NEWS 26 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Children’s charity is still changing lives 60 years after it opened
Action For Children Scotland is celebrating its diamond anniversary
FEATURE 24 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Children with mental health problems waiting too long for treatment
Health boards are failing to treat young people with mental health problems fast enough
NEWS 24 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
There’s loads of value in Investing in Young People
Sophie Dawes explains why Scottish voluntary organisations may want to consider looking at Investors in Young People accreditation
OPINION 23 November 2015 Guest post
 
Children’s charities get guidance on new laws
Public and third sector partners have created guides to help voluntary organisations with the implementation of Children and Young People Act
NEWS 23 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scotland Malawi partnership holds Glasgow congress
Over 300 students to discuss their Malawi links
NEWS 23 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Working no longer a reliable route out of poverty
More than half of those in the UK who are living below the poverty line live in a household with at least one adult in work
NEWS 23 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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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