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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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SNP told: don’t tell us how to raise our kids
Lesley Scott says named person legislation is dictatorial and authoritarian
OPINION 27 April 2017 Guest post
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Scotland’s schools let down vulnerable pupils
A coalition of charities has said austerity measures in council-run schools are set to create far bigger financial problems in the future
NEWS 25 April 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Homeless bot is a first for Scottish charity
The Ask Alex bot aims to educate the public about the reasons for youth homelessness via Facebook Messenger
NEWS 20 April 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Women being hit hardest by Tory welfare cuts
​Statistics show inequality is rife when it comes to benefit cuts
NEWS 18 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
More children complain they feel isolated by today’s society
Leading charity says children are retreating more into themselves because of social pressures
NEWS 13 April 2017 by Robert Armour
 
What’s it like delivering youth work on an island? It’s the best job in the world
Graeme Johnston was recently named National Youth Worker of the Year for his work with Arran Youth Foundations.
OPINION 12 April 2017 by YouthLink Scotland
 
Poor kids to benefit from a good play
A Scottish charity has launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for theatre tickets for children from poorer backgrounds
NEWS 11 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Chief encounters: Theatre should be for everyone
Rhona Matheson of Starcatchers explains her charity's latest project involves asking those who can afford theatre tickets to buy one for those who can't
NEWS 11 April 2017 Guest post
 
Record number of Scout volunteers is still not enough
Scouts Scotland has reported signing up a record number of adult volunteers but it urgently needs more as its popularity with kids soars
NEWS 11 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
A big step towards inclusive education, but the journey’s just beginning
Jan Savage welcomes a plan to create new education guidance to ensure pupils with learning disabilities are fully included in Scotland's schools
OPINION 10 April 2017 Guest post
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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