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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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Children in Need makes record charity grant in Scotland
The television fundraiser has awarded Community House in Alloa over £150,000
NEWS 4 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
7 things ethical parents in central Scotland should know about
From real nappies to good-quality preowned toys and kids activities, central Scotland is packed full of social enterprises making family life better
LIST 4 August 2016 by Molly Millar
 
Free school meals summer scheme overwhelmed by demand
Up to 60% more families than it was possible to accommodate registered with two Glasgow schools offering free lunches during the summer holidays
NEWS 3 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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It’s national play day today
Graeme Luke of Scouts Scotland discusses the importance of play
OPINION 3 August 2016 Guest post
 
Summer holidays are putting pressure on families warns Childline
Childline, which has launched a new website, says calls regarding family problems peak during summer due to the strain of children being at home for longer
NEWS 3 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young people lack optimism about their future report finds
One in four from poorer backgrounds think they won’t get a good job
NEWS 1 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Helpline launched for parents worried their children could be radicalised by terrorists
NSPCC counsellors have been trained to spot the warning signs so they can advise adults who are worried about a child being groomed by terrorists
NEWS 29 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Poll: Should schools stay open during the summer holidays?
POLL 29 July 2016 by Susan Smith
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Feeding schemes tackle holiday hunger among Scots kids
Volunteers have responded to the plight of under-priveliged kids in Scotland’s communities by setting up summer holiday feeding programmes
NEWS 28 July 2016 by Graham Martin
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New sponsors set to make Kiltwalk a huge success
Accountants Johnston Carmichael ‘delighted’ to support Kiltwalk as charity announces £500,000 has already been raised in 2016
NEWS 25 July 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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