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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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Carers must be respected and recognised
​Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions
OPINION 8 June 2016 by Rab Armour
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All young refugees to be given a Young Scot card
Charity promises to help refugees as it launches new three year strategy to make Scotland the best place in the world for everyone to grow up in
NEWS 7 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Named person is better for carers
Calum Munro says children and young people with additional support needs are too important to be a topic for political point scoring
OPINION 7 June 2016 Guest post
10 comments
 
Girlguides in volunteer recruitment drive
Charity says guiding volunteers can boost their career chances by helping them get a job or work experience
NEWS 6 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Thousands of abused and neglected children invisible to social workers
Matt Forde, head of NSPCC Scotland, warns many Scots children suffer similar abuse to that of tragic Liam Fee
NEWS 6 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Lessons need to be learned following Liam Fee’s death
Matt Forde, the national head of service for NSPCC Scotland, speaks out after the convictions of the two-year-old's killers
OPINION 6 June 2016 Guest post
 
All young refugees to get a Young Scot Card as part of their welcome to Scotland
Louise MacDonald is proud to see all young refugees receive a Young Scot National Entitlement Card as part of their welcome to Scotland
OPINION 6 June 2016 Guest post
 
City schools to teach children about poverty
Project gets rolled out across city after successful pilot
NEWS 26 May 2016 by Rab Armour
16 comments
 
The benefits of a long-term sponsorship partnership
Amina Shah highlights why building a relationship with a corporate partner is something your charity should be investigating
OPINION 24 May 2016 Guest post
 
Scotland is UK nation most supportive of refugee children
More people in Scotland than the rest of the UK support the Westminster government decision to accept unaccompanied child refugees from Europe
NEWS 23 May 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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