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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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Closing the gap for deaf children
Heather Gray believes more action is needed to ensure deaf children get the same opportunities as everyone else
OPINION 25 April 2014 Guest post
 
Schools failing deaf youngsters
​New research shows deaf children are missing out on job opportunities and the chance to go to university
NEWS 25 April 2014 by Paul Cardwell
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What does the future hold for young carers?
Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers
OPINION 24 April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
 
Free Commonwealth Games tickets for young Scots
​Young Scots who volunteer and contribute to their communities are getting free tickets to this summer's Commonwealth Games
NEWS 22 April 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Book parcel scheme launched for looked-after children in Scotland
The Scottish Book Trust has launched the Letterbox Club in Scotland, a scheme that provides educational support for looked-after children aged 5 - 13
NEWS 15 April 2014 by Natasha Hallett
 
New scout badges for the modern era
Photography, disability awareness and communication oust outdoor survival skills as necessary achievements for the ever prepared 21st century scout
LIST 14 April 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
My desk: Katriona Harding, The Rock Trust
Katriona Harding is fundraising and events coordinator at Edinburgh-based charity The Rock Trust
FEATURE 11 April 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Regional youth arts hubs to be created
Creative Scotland fund new youth arts hubs
NEWS 10 April 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Schools can’t preach equality but ignore it themselves
Susan Grasekamp is the Scottish Disability Equality Forum's chief executive. Here she discusses how schools are failing disabled pupils
OPINION 10 April 2014 Guest post
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Five-year youth strategy launched
​Government and charities join together in praise of youth workers as national strategy is launched
NEWS 9 April 2014 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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