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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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Less than one in four support state guardian for kids plan
Poll finds almost two thirds believe the named person law is an unacceptable intrusion into family life
NEWS 29 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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The 14 young Scots set to change attitudes to nature
A new panel of young people is to promote Scot​land's environment after a survey found young Scots lack knowledge but really care about nature
NEWS 24 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
University help long overdue for those in care
Duncan Dunlop says with only 7% of people who have been in care going straight to university from high school something had to be done
OPINION 23 March 2016 Guest post
 
Child abuse victims asked to speak out to inquiry
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has formally invited survivors of abuse to come forward and share their experiences
NEWS 23 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
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
 
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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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
 
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
 
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
 
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
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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