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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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I took on the Mother of all Challenges
Leigh McLean was one of four inspirational mums who battled five days of gruelling physical challenges for Sport Relief
OPINION 20 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Let’s create an equal future for women and girls
Girlguiding Advocate and Girlguiding Scotland member Bethan looks at how Citizen Girl is creating a more equal future for women and girls
OPINION 20 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Emergency grant for closure-threatened charity
The Scottish Youth Theatre has secured funding which will allow it to continue beyond the summer
NEWS 20 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Raising age of criminal responsibility is only the first step
Juliet Harris, director of Together, analyses the decision to raise the minimum age children can be convicted of a crime
OPINION 19 March 2018 Guest post
 
Women of Influence awards recognise the remarkable
Action for Children's annual fundraiser was held in Glasgow this weekend
NEWS 19 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Half a million available for youth groups
Heritage, community and sports groups across Scotland can benefit from good cause cash
NEWS 19 March 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Reading challenge to be extended
The First Minister's Reading Challenge is run by the Scottish Book Trust and aims to get youngsters reading for pleasure
NEWS 19 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Family in emotional reunion after visa battle
The Ngolo family were invited to the Scottish Parliament, a month after they were brought together having been separated for a decade
NEWS 14 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Winter of discontent: snow is not fun for too many children
Rhona Cunningham reminds us that for thousands of children growing up in poverty, snow storms meant being cold and hungry
OPINION 13 March 2018 Guest post
 
Teachers for pupils with support needs at an all time low
A coalition of charities says pupils who need extra help in the classroom are being failed and extra funded is desperately needed
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Susan Smith
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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