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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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Youngsters to hold first minister to account
Young people have been placed at the heart of policymaking by two charities, and have devised a political debate
NEWS 30 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities warn: football must keep children safer
​Inquiry tells of arbitrary procedures and poor governance which is putting children at risk of abuse
NEWS 27 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Eight Scouts sent home after drugs find
Scout leaders acted immediately resulting in eight being expelled from the event
NEWS 25 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Families worse off now than 15 years ago
Relative poverty is increasing on practically every level
NEWS 25 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Young people pledge to be more body confident
Campaign encourages young people to be more confident about their image
NEWS 25 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charity service marks milestone anniversary
One Parent Families Scotland has been supporting people in Falkirk for 30 years, with guests invited to a special party this week
NEWS 20 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Exhibition of art by people who have suffered abuse
Future Pathways is looking for those who have experienced neglect to take part in an art project for a new display
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity apologises for telling young people to avoid negative news
​Instagram post was a mistake says organisation
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Hundreds of kids left home alone in summer
Parents risk prosecution for leaving their children as young as five home alone during the summer holidays
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Susan Smith
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Mother Teresa charity faces claims of selling children
The Missionaries of Charity is set to be investigated by the Indian Government
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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