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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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Why rich kids do better at school
Jackie Brock believes there are key changes to the education system that will ensure poor kids catch up with their richer, more successful peers
OPINION 18 March 2015 Guest post
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Council cuts jeopardising youth work
​Chief of the national agency for youth work calls for more funding
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
The Junction scoops thousands in prize money
Edinburgh children and young person’s charity has won £30,000 with a possible £10,000 still to come
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Survey to examine impact of substance abuse on families
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs wants to create a base of evidence of the impact of drug and alcohol abuse on families and loved ones
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Enterprising rural youth group wins top award
Paul Cardwell attended the 8th National Youth Worker of the Year Awards to hear about the remarkable work that is being done across the country
FEATURE 17 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young people need to take the bull by the horns to end child poverty
Joshua McCormick MSYP met with Tam Baillie, Scotland’s commissioner for children and young people and was left inspired
OPINION 17 March 2015 Guest post
 
Youth work in Scotland is still too often overlooked
Ian McLaughlan, chief executive of Youth Scotland, asks if the public really appreciates youth work
OPINION 17 March 2015 Guest post
 
Aberdeenshire Guide appeals to parliament alongside Radio 1
Jenny Martin of Ballater Rainbow group called on politicians to sign up to the Girls Matter campaign with DJ Gemma Cairney
NEWS 17 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Campaign warns against children being alone with dogs
​Campaign launched to raise awareness of child safety around family dogs
NEWS 17 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Children’s mental health services at breaking point
Coalition urges Scottish Government to use additional £25m budget funding to improve mental health services for children and young people
NEWS 17 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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