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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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The secrets behind Young Scot’s new online identity
Louise Macdonald explains how Young Scot built its new website based on the ways young people behave online
OPINION 7 May 2015 by Third Force News Guest
 
Almost 2000 take to the streets of Edinburgh for Kiltwalk
Organisers have hailed the second Kiltwalk of the year a success, despite the weather, after almost 2,000 walkers helped raise funds for children's charities
NEWS 4 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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The Doctor backs Scottish cancer retreat
Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi releases a video message urging his fans to back the Ripple Retreat in the Trossachs for the families of kids with cancer
NEWS 4 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
£2.3m fund for young people in care
Boards to be set up across Scotland to give young people a greater say in their future
NEWS 1 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Teen who raised thousands for cancer charity is named Young Scot of the Year
Jak Trueman, the teen who raised thousands for charity was posthumously named Young Scot of the Year
NEWS 1 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charity reissues call for votes at 16 on eve of #GE2015
Children in Scotland’s Jackie Brock says its ‘vital’ that 16 and 17-year-olds be allowed to participate in all future elections
NEWS 30 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Could you lead the battle against bullying in Scotland?
The Scottish Government is looking for proposals for the national anti-bullying service
NEWS 30 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Chief encounters: Louise Cameron on changing the world before she is 50
The first democratically elected female chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament is inspired by strong females and her colleagues say she is "politely sassy"
FEATURE 30 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Kiltwalkers inspired by seven-year-old girl’s efforts
Seven-year-old Aine McDermott will lead this year's Edinburgh Kiltwalk
NEWS 29 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Poverty doesn’t only affect homeless people
​The Scottish Youth Parliament is teaming up with Children 1st to end child poverty in Scotland
OPINION 28 April 2015 Guest post
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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