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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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Progress on child rights still needs to be made
Universal Children’s Day gives us a chance to reflect on our promises, says Jackie Brock
OPINION 20 November 2015 Guest post
 
Children are calling ChildLine in fear of UK terrorist attack
The NSPCC has reported over 100 calls from frightened youngsters regarding Paris attacks
NEWS 20 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Parents attack Scottish Government on free childcare
A campaign group of parents has accused the Scottish Government of making promises it cannot keep about free childcare places
NEWS 20 November 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Smacking kids leads to violence and depression new study finds
​Children who are victims of violence face a difficult future new research reveals
NEWS 20 November 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Youth work agency calls for more cash and more respect
Youthlink Scotland says youth work is key to closing the attainment gap but the sector needs the funds and policy support to do it
NEWS 18 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Hunter relaunches Kiltwalk with pledge to end child poverty
Leading philanthropist aiming to end child poverty in Scotland
NEWS 17 November 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland’s youth groups unite to bust some myths
Five national voluntary organisations are getting together for the first time at special national event
NEWS 17 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Children in Need breaks donation record
​Even without Sir Terry the BBC's annual fundraiser smashes previous records
NEWS 16 November 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Young Scot ties up two new partnerships
Competition will see one lucky youngster win £1000 to fulfill their wish to change lives
NEWS 16 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Kids Company favoured over “more deserving” charities
Committee delivers damning report into high profile charity
NEWS 13 November 2015 by Robert Armour
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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