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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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Mackay resignation sparks grooming debate
Politicians called for the former finance secretary to be removed as an MSP, after it was revealed he had sent repeated messages to a 16-year-old boy
NEWS 7 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Encryption puts children at risk, Facebook told
Global coalition urges Mark Zuckerberg to halt privacy plans.
NEWS 6 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Extra funding needed for pupils with additional needs
Four charities have called for enhanced investment in education to be made by the Scottish Government
NEWS 5 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Pioneering programme helps turn lives around
Young people are being offered support by LinkLiving’s Steps to Resilience initiative.
NEWS 5 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Young immigrant carers can now claim allowance
​Carers allowance extended
NEWS 4 February 2020 by Rab Armour
 
Children 1st offers families a helping hand
The charity is promoting its free Parentline service through a new campaign.
NEWS 3 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity secures site of former Gorgie City Farm
LOVE Learning has been announced as the successful bidder for the community farm, which closed abruptly in November
NEWS 31 January 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaign launched to prevent child neglect
NSPCC Scotland has partnered with Edinburgh City Council for the initiative.
NEWS 29 January 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Conflict at home “devastating Scottish families”
Report highlights damage caused when family relationships break down.
NEWS 29 January 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Mentoring programme a major success
Research has highlighted the benefits of the MCR Pathways scheme.
NEWS 29 January 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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