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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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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
 
Postcode lottery “can cost foster parents £6,000 a year”
A charity is calling for a national minimum allowance for foster families.
NEWS 27 January 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity founded in memory of Kirsty Maxwell
The Kirsty Maxwell Charity will offer advice, emotional and financial support to families who lose a loved one abroad
NEWS 24 January 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Children make charity shop call
Pupils have given their time to window dress their local charity shop in an effort to drive donations and encourage upcycling and recycling
NEWS 23 January 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Jack’s Law to be taken forward
The UK Government has confirmed that it will implement a statutory right to a minimum of 2 weeks’ leave for all employed parents if they lose a child
NEWS 23 January 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Together with Turkana: how we can all transform lives
Daniel Adams on Mary's Meals' Turkana Appeal
OPINION 23 January 2020 by TFN
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