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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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Lucky pups! 13 tiny siblings saved
It's a number that's spells doom for some, but 13 bull mastiff sharpei Cross puppies lucked out when they were taken in by the Dogs Trust
NEWS 11 September 2015 by Susan Smith
 
A child calls ChildLine every six minutes about a mental health problem
A child calls ChildLine every six minutes about a mental health problem
NEWS 10 September 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Kids with learning disabilities vulnerable to child abuse predators
Children with learning disabilities are more vulnerable to sexual exploitation than others, shock new research has found
NEWS 10 September 2015 by Graham Martin
 
MSPs support call for more help for prisoners’ kids
MSPs in the Scottish Parliament's justice committee have backed a call from a coalition of charities for new laws to help the children of criminals
NEWS 8 September 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scots need to overcome their fears about refugees
​A former asylum seeker pleads with Scots to welcome with open arms those looking for somewhere safe to live
NEWS 8 September 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Children should be assessed when parents are jailed
Charities back automatic child and family impact assessments when a parent is sent to prison
NEWS 7 September 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Work programmes are failing Scotland’s young people
Those who are easiest to support are being targeted rather than those struggling most
NEWS 4 September 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Protecting our children is not a luxury – it is essential
Martin Crewe, director of Barnardo's Scotland, says the office of the children’s commissioner needs to be adequately funded to be effective
OPINION 1 September 2015 Guest post
 
The collapse of Kids Company – a lesson in prudence
Calum Munro argues prudence shouldn't be dismissed as a Victorian concept in charity governance – trustees must ensure their charity is viable
OPINION 21 August 2015 Guest post
 
£1m boost for community groups
Funding for 131 projects from Awards For All
NEWS 18 August 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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