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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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School uniform costs soar to £130
Parents are struggling to fund kids return to school as costs of uniforms soar while some councils offer as little as £20 to poorest families
NEWS 8 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
We will halve child poverty by 2030, says government
The new bill will set targets to increase the income of Scottish families and dramtically cut the number of children growing up in poverty
NEWS 8 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
7 things ethical parents in central Scotland should know about
From real nappies to good-quality preowned toys and kids activities, central Scotland is packed full of social enterprises making family life better
LIST 4 August 2016 by Molly Millar
 
Children in Need makes record charity grant in Scotland
The television fundraiser has awarded Community House in Alloa over £150,000
NEWS 4 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
It’s national play day today
Graeme Luke of Scouts Scotland discusses the importance of play
OPINION 3 August 2016 Guest post
 
Free school meals summer scheme overwhelmed by demand
Up to 60% more families than it was possible to accommodate registered with two Glasgow schools offering free lunches during the summer holidays
NEWS 3 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Summer holidays are putting pressure on families warns Childline
Childline, which has launched a new website, says calls regarding family problems peak during summer due to the strain of children being at home for longer
NEWS 3 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young people lack optimism about their future report finds
One in four from poorer backgrounds think they won’t get a good job
NEWS 1 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Poll: Should schools stay open during the summer holidays?
POLL 29 July 2016 by Susan Smith
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Helpline launched for parents worried their children could be radicalised by terrorists
NSPCC counsellors have been trained to spot the warning signs so they can advise adults who are worried about a child being groomed by terrorists
NEWS 29 July 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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