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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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Guaranteed university place and bursary for kids in care
Of the 15,404 children in care in Scotland only 7% go straight to university from high school – compared to 39% of their peers
NEWS 23 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Good days out
TFN's top five social enterprise day trips offers guilt-free family fun whether you're a thrill seeker, nature lover or history buff
LIST 22 March 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Learning fund to get an extra £2 million
Children, families and adult learning fund is looking for charities wanting to try new project ideas, beyond their core work
NEWS 22 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Scots children face some of the worst health inequalities in Europe
Experts show 15-year-olds have multiple health complaints and are undergoing more stress caused by school than most others
NEWS 16 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Head of Oxfam to address Edinburgh audience
Mark Goldring will tell representatives from across the education sector that it is crucial young people are involved in United Nations’ Global Goals process
NEWS 16 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scouts Scotland appoints its first female boss
Katie Docherty will become chief executive of Scouts Scotland in June
NEWS 15 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charity urges families to ready, steady, cook
A charity is urging families in Scotland to reclaim mealtimes together - by pledging to join its annual event to get the nation cooking
NEWS 15 March 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Vulnerable children need help from Scottish Government
Charity coalition calls for radical overhaul of mental health services and improved services for people with additional support needs
NEWS 14 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Scotland’s top youth worker has been named
20-year-old sports coach and mentor Natasha Kerr takes the title at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016
NEWS 14 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Rugby legend joins board of sports charity
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend, has joined the board of the Winning Scotland Foundation
NEWS 14 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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