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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.

 
​Joseph Rowntree Foundation report highlights the link between poverty and poor school results

 
YouthLink Scotland set to distribute an extra £2m CashBack for Communities funding for youth work

 
Jim Sweeney, chief executive of YouthLink Scotland, examines the impact of the new National Youth Work Strategy ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament

 
Young people in Scotland looking for a job are set to benefit from money seized from criminals

 
​Louise Macdonald has been recognised with Saltire Society Scotland as an outstanding woman

 
Colin MacLean explains why Scotland needs the Partnership Commission on Childcare Reform

 
Heather Gray believes more action is needed to ensure deaf children get the same opportunities as everyone else

 
​New research shows deaf children are missing out on job opportunities and the chance to go to university

 
Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers

 
​Young Scots who volunteer and contribute to their communities are getting free tickets to this summer's Commonwealth Games