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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Fighting terrorism starts from within
Sarah Robinson-Galloway believes that the youth-work sector holds the key to overcoming terrorism around the world
OPINION 4 January 2017 by YouthLink Scotland
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Christmas strife sees troubled kids reaching for Childline
The NSPCC is preparing for a surge in the amount of children contacting Childline as relationship tensions come to a head over the festive period
NEWS 22 December 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Thinking about new year resolutions? Try volunteering
A Scottish charity is encouraging people to consider volunteering as an alternative to traditional new year’s resolutions
NEWS 22 December 2016 by Graham Martin
 
How to avoid family arguments at Christmas
Third sector leaders on how to have a peaceful Christmas
NEWS 21 December 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Multi-million pound Christmas present for children’s charities
Children’s charities have received an early Christmas present in the form of £3.38 million from the Scottish Government
NEWS 21 December 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Youth work can help deliver excellence for every child
Graeme Logan sets out his vision for youth work and schools
OPINION 21 December 2016 Guest post
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Children’s song inspires charity Christmas card
A Christmas card inspired by a popular song has beaten off the competition to win an art competition for looked-after children
NEWS 20 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Christmas comes early for pre-school cycling project
A project which teaches youngsters how to ride a bike before starting school has hit a major milestone
NEWS 20 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
We’re failing children with additional support needs
Stuart Jacob calls for increased investment to support Scotland's 170,000 young people with additional support needs
OPINION 19 December 2016 Guest post
 
A youth worker on The Apprentice? – it’s not in our nature!
Kerry Reilly tells explains why youth workers should put themselves forward for the National Youth Worker Awards
OPINION 14 December 2016 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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