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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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Let’s close roads more easily so kids can play
Making it easier to close roads is just one move that Play Scotland believes could help improve opportunities for children to play
NEWS 20 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Funding boost for young runaways project
A major lottery grant will help young people who have run away from home
NEWS 20 March 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Fundraising challenge promotes Scottish tourism
Scottish Youth Hostel Association is organising a 44-mile duathlon and open day
NEWS 20 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Real life: volunteering has changed my career direction
Spending time at LGBT Youth Scotland has shifted Janice Stevenson’s focus to equalities and anti-discrimination
FEATURE 19 March 2015 Guest post
 
School students Singapore bound
​Livingston school pupils are heading to Singapore after winning F1 competition
NEWS 19 March 2015 by Robert Armour
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Why rich kids do better at school
Jackie Brock believes there are key changes to the education system that will ensure poor kids catch up with their richer, more successful peers
OPINION 18 March 2015 Guest post
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Council cuts jeopardising youth work
​Chief of the national agency for youth work calls for more funding
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
The Junction scoops thousands in prize money
Edinburgh children and young person’s charity has won £30,000 with a possible £10,000 still to come
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Survey to examine impact of substance abuse on families
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs wants to create a base of evidence of the impact of drug and alcohol abuse on families and loved ones
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Enterprising rural youth group wins top award
Paul Cardwell attended the 8th National Youth Worker of the Year Awards to hear about the remarkable work that is being done across the country
FEATURE 17 March 2015 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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