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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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.

 
Duncan Dunlop explains why a decline in young people classed as Neet is good news for some but not for those with additional support needs

 
Alison Todd from Children 1st on the lessons we can learn from the Rolf Harris case

 
Matt Forde argues that the conviction of Rolf Harris reminds us how important it is to work together to protect our children

 
Selfie obsession is a symptom of low self-esteem says charity

 
Child protection workers are on high alert over fears about sex trafficking at the Commonwealth Games

 
Charities deny they called for children to be included assisted suicide bill

 
Claire Harvey argues technology is stifling young people’s imagination

 
A charity that has been providing youth sexual health services in the capital of half a century has launched a new preventative service for 18-25 year-olds

 
Scotland’s young people will have the chance to question representatives of both sides of the independence debate tonight

 
​NSPCC Scotland dealt with almost 80% more serious emotional abuse cases last year