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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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Smacking ban edges closer to law
Wide support for legislation
NEWS 7 September 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Award for 8 year old’s take on friendship
Inspired youngster was armed only with a disposable camera
NEWS 5 September 2018 by Robert Armour
 
We know mentoring works for Scottish young people
Joe Connolly defends the value of youth mentoring against suggestions it has little impact on academic achievement
OPINION 3 September 2018 Guest post
 
Charities head to the zoo to mark milestone
Children's 1st and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland have marked a decade long relationship with the People’s Postcode Lottery
NEWS 31 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Few tears as Wonga calls in the administrators
As regulation took effect the payday lender faced increasing compensation claims
NEWS 31 August 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charity wants online grooming clampdown
One in 17 Scots children have been sent or shown a naked picture, a survey by the NSPCC has revealed
NEWS 30 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Young people head to Largs to shape Aberlour’s priorities
More than 100 young people will attend the two day conference
NEWS 30 August 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Youth groups to share £18m in funding
The Young Start fund offers grants of up to £100,000 for those who support children and young people
NEWS 30 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
If the government won’t take ME seriously who will?
​Lesley Scott of Tymes Trust argues ME can't be fixed through psychological interventions and the authorities need to take a different tact
OPINION 29 August 2018 by TFN
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Girls lack confidence to succeed in their careers
Girlguiding Scotland held a four day initiative with inspiring women in a bid to help youngsters feel more confident about their job prospects
NEWS 27 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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