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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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The hidden impact of Brexit on young Scots
As Brexit continues to dominate the headlines, Scotland’s anti-bullying service, respectme is urging educators to offer support
NEWS 11 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
What do we mean by good food?
Beth Webb of Soil Association Scotland argues that a definition of good food must be at the heart of the Good Food Nation consultation
OPINION 11 April 2019 Guest post
 
Law firm supports Scottish charities
Three organisations that support young people will share a donation from Gillespie Macandrew
NEWS 8 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Social media and internet watchdog planned
Children's charities have welcomed plans which will see sites that host harmful content face penalties
NEWS 8 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
It’s time our children have Equal Protection
Martin Crewe says that Scotland has moved on from the smacking debate, as plans to offer children protection from assault progress
OPINION 28 March 2019 Guest post
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Foodbank use in Scotland laid bare
A staggering 480,000 food parcels were handed out to struggling Scots over an 18-month period
NEWS 27 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
May heads for Brussels
A pensioner from Tillicoultry headed to the Belgian capital to speak firsthand about the benefits of volunteering
NEWS 27 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
A Mother’s Day adoption story
Louisa adopted school-age Polly after her sons left home and she realised she wanted another child - two year's later her daughter has flourished
OPINION 27 March 2019 Guest post
 
Sleep-outs raise £28k for the homeless
Brave fundraisers across Scotland raised more than £28,000 by taking part in Big Sleep Out events to help homeless people in Scotland
NEWS 26 March 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland set to fail on child poverty targets
New research suggests Scotland could miss it target to cut child poverty by 100,000 children
NEWS 22 March 2019 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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