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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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It’s young adult carers’ time to be heard
Paul Traynor of Carers Trust Scotland on how everyone can improve the lives of the thousands of young adult carers in Scotland
OPINION 29 January 2015 Guest post
 
Survey finds young carers are less happy than their friends
Charity sets up online community for Scots carers to share experiences and make friends
NEWS 29 January 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young carers voices need to be heard
Carers Trust calls on Scottish Government to offer more help for young carers
NEWS 29 January 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Vital women’s support services face axe
​Widespread cuts by Scottish councils mean vital Women's Aid services face the axe
NEWS 27 January 2015 by Robert Armour
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The world has seen Alex’s willy, have you?
Matt Forde explains why the NSPCC's new campaign aims to help parents talk to their children about staying safe online
OPINION 23 January 2015 Guest post
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Law could see kids labelled as “toddler terrorists”
​Charity concerned with duty to report on terrorist activities
NEWS 23 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Named person legal challenge fails
Coalition fails in challenge to named person legislation
NEWS 23 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Poverty: see it, change it, says SYP
The Scottish Youth Parliament bids to take on poverty with its latest campaign
NEWS 23 January 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Breaking down poverty myths
Nairn Macdonald discusses the launch of the new Scottish Youth Parliament campaign POVERTY: See It Change It
OPINION 22 January 2015 Guest post
 
Jackie Brock slams Scottish Government over lack of progress
Author of Scottish child protection report concerned about delays
NEWS 21 January 2015 by Robert Armour
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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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