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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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Sexism in the media is putting girls off politics
​Research shows girls are being discouraged from engaging because of the way they are portrayed in the media
NEWS 5 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Prince Philip praised for charity work as he steps down from public office
"Tireless" charity work of HRH Duke of Edinburgh applauded
NEWS 4 May 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Funds available so charities can create jobs
Cash is available which will allow charities to create new jobs
NEWS 2 May 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Child abuse charity founder dies still fighting for justice
Frank Docherty and his siblings were abused while in care in Scotland in the 1950s
NEWS 1 May 2017 by Susan Smith
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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
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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