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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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GE17: Celebrate young voters’ impact - and listen to them on Brexit
Jackie Brock praises the role of young people in making UK political history
OPINION 9 June 2017 Guest post
 
Children report Islamophobia in Edinburgh schools
Research carried out by an Edinburgh mum highlights worryingly high levels of Islamophobia in the capital's schools
NEWS 6 June 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Politicians told to stop discriminating against young people
Young people want equal wages, the right to vote at 16 and access to wifi in their communities says the Youthlink Scotland manifesto
NEWS 31 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Review promises to transform growing up in care in Scotland
Five people with experience of care will sit on the 13-strong discovery group set to work out how to transform growing up in care in Scotland
NEWS 31 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Why is shared parenting still a dirty term in the UK?
Ian Maxwell is heading to Boston to hear how shared parenting is being recognised as the best way forward for children around the world
OPINION 22 May 2017 Guest post
 
Charity app to improve child safety
​Innovate app enables children to be safer at home
NEWS 18 May 2017 by Rab Armour
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Young people should limit time spent on social media
​Survey indicates young people may feel more depressed when they access social media
NEWS 17 May 2017 by Rab Armour
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MSPs discover many councils failing vulnerable pupils
A committee of MSPs has called on the Scottish Government to review funding Scottish state school pupils with additional support needs
NEWS 15 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Huge increase in Scots children seeking support for exam stress
​School children in Scotland reporting stress-related problems more than ever before
NEWS 12 May 2017 by Rab Armour
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Success for Scots school pupils in Big Peddle challenge
Project encourages children to use alternative forms of transport including bikes and scooters
NEWS 5 May 2017 by Rab Armour
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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