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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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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
 
Bairns come first, just not to all parents
Rhona Cunningham explains why she is campaigning for a better child maintenance system as too many absent parents are able to shirk responsibility
OPINION 25 October 2016 Guest post
 
Bairns should come first, says child maintenance campaign
A group of charities has launched a campaign calling for an overhaul of what they say is an unfair and overly complicated child maintenance system
NEWS 25 October 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Charity tells Police Scotland to get its priorities right over young people
Members of the Young Scot Police Scotland Youth Advisory Panel have secured five pledges from the force as to how it will work with children and young people
NEWS 25 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
YMCA Scotland celebrates with inaugural awards
​New chair announced as Christian youth organisation hosts its first ever annual awards dinner
NEWS 25 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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