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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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It’s national play day today
Graeme Luke of Scouts Scotland discusses the importance of play
OPINION 3 August 2016 Guest post
 
Summer holidays are putting pressure on families warns Childline
Childline, which has launched a new website, says calls regarding family problems peak during summer due to the strain of children being at home for longer
NEWS 3 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young people lack optimism about their future report finds
One in four from poorer backgrounds think they won’t get a good job
NEWS 1 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Helpline launched for parents worried their children could be radicalised by terrorists
NSPCC counsellors have been trained to spot the warning signs so they can advise adults who are worried about a child being groomed by terrorists
NEWS 29 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Poll: Should schools stay open during the summer holidays?
POLL 29 July 2016 by Susan Smith
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Feeding schemes tackle holiday hunger among Scots kids
Volunteers have responded to the plight of under-priveliged kids in Scotland’s communities by setting up summer holiday feeding programmes
NEWS 28 July 2016 by Graham Martin
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New sponsors set to make Kiltwalk a huge success
Accountants Johnston Carmichael ‘delighted’ to support Kiltwalk as charity announces £500,000 has already been raised in 2016
NEWS 25 July 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
£2m charity fund now open
​Charities working with children, young people and families have until 30 September to apply
NEWS 20 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Mhairi Black calls for LGBT lessons in schools
Outspoken MP lends her support to campaign as hopes grow that Scotland could become the first country in Europe to approve teaching of LGBT+ issues
NEWS 20 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Scotland to create its own child poverty laws
Charities back Nicola Sturgeon as she describes UK government approach as fundamentally wrong
NEWS 20 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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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