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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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Summer funding boost to help low-income families
£350,000 will be used to support projects for children during the summer holidays.
NEWS 1 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Child poverty benefit to be fast-tracked
The Scottish Government is set to respond to a plea made by civil society for instant support to be made available to Scotland's poorest families
NEWS 26 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Out-of-school-care fund launched
The new Access to Childcare Fund will provide equal opportunities for children to benefit from play-based experiences which can often be out of reach
NEWS 25 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities urged to sign charter tackling sexual abuse of boys
A new charter seeks to improve support for children who experience sexual violence.
NEWS 24 June 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Poverty groups lead call for income supplement
Poverty campaigners have said it is vital that support is made immediately to help Scotland's poorest families
NEWS 24 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Nearly half of Scots run out of money before payday
New advice from Citizens Advice Scotland has shown 47% of Scots often struggle to make ends meet
NEWS 23 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Pupils embrace social enterprise
Schools from across Scotland have been rewarded for creating innovative ideas which aim to deliver social good
NEWS 21 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Public transport should be more affordable
The cost of transport is putting significant pressures on those on lower incomes, and poor services can leave people isolated
NEWS 20 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Youngsters creating change through philanthropy
The annual YPI Scotland took place in Perth this week, with pupils from across Scotland in attendance
NEWS 20 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Fight against knife crime continues
Knife crime has dropped dramatically since No Knives Better Lives was introduced 10 years ago
NEWS 19 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
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