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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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Hundreds of Scottish children called Childline last year about online bullying
​Online bullying is biggest problem faced by this generation says the charity which runs Childline
NEWS 14 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Children’s rights in Scotland - a crucial year
The rights of all children must be respected, says Together Scotland
OPINION 14 November 2016 Guest post
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Intrepid Sleep Out fundraisers make £40,000 for youth homelessness
Edinburgh fundraisers pulled on their woolly hats and gloves to spend the night on the city's streets to show solidarity for youth homelessness
NEWS 8 November 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Revealed: Scotland’s poverty pockets where a third of children live below the breadline
The shocking extent of child poverty afflicting Scotland has been revealed
NEWS 8 November 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Merger for Scottish children’s charities
Scottish children’s charities the Archie Foundation and Friends of the Special Nursery (FOTSN) have announced a merger
NEWS 1 November 2016 by Graham Martin
 
It’s a day to remember when you get awarded £30 million
Maria McGill, chief executive of Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), explains how her charity managed to secure a significant funding boost
OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
 
Schools can boost attainment working with the third sector
Jackie Brock believes the third sector can work with schools to boost confidence and resilience outside the classroom and attainment within it
OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
 
Youth hostels are modern, cosy and sociable says new campaign
Scottish Youth Hostel Association's newest membership campaign aims to dispel old-fashioned perceptions of its 60 hostels
NEWS 31 October 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Childline needs more volunteers in Glasgow to meet demand
Its base in the city carried out 33,753 counselling sessions last year
NEWS 28 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Kiltwalk fundraiser no longer just raising money for children’s charities
All charities, not just children's organisations, will be able to benefit from next year's Kiltwalk events
NEWS 28 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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