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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Schools should open in holidays to help poor families, says report
While many parents look forward to the school holidays, new research shows they can place huge strain on families already struggling through poverty
NEWS 23 December 2015 by Graham Martin
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Charities bring Christmas joy to struggling families
Charities have joined forces to feed struggling families at Christmas
NEWS 22 December 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Girlguiding volunteers boost career chances
Almost half of Girlguiding Scotland’s volunteers say that giving their time has boosted their career chances
NEWS 22 December 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Are foodbanks an indictment of our times?
POLL 18 December 2015 by Graham Martin
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Glasgow welcomes refuweegees!
New charity sends out welcome packs to Syrian refugees arriving in Glasgow
NEWS 15 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish schools to open at weekends to give food aid
Schools in some of Scotland’s most deprived communities will be opened at weekends and during holidays to provide emergency food aid to poor families
NEWS 15 December 2015 by Graham Martin
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Babies teaching school bullies a lesson
Study declares Action For Children Scotland's unique parent and baby classes a success in reducing aggression in school pupils
NEWS 14 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
The volunteer spirit of Christmas
The spirit of volunteering, just like Christmas, is giving and receiving, says George Thomson, chief executive of Volunteer Scotland
OPINION 10 December 2015 Guest post
 
Vulnerable kids benefit thanks to the human rights act
Alastair Pringle explains how human rights laws have helped improve the lives of some of Scotland's most vulnerable young people
OPINION 10 December 2015 Guest post
 
Children’s charities hail Scottish Parliament victory
New law means all prisoners will be asked for details of any dependent children they have
NEWS 9 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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