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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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Pop star reminisces about her time as a Brownie
Former Brownie Pixie Lott was one of an array of stars who entertained 8,000 Girlguiding Scotland members and spoke to junior reporters afterwards
NEWS 19 June 2017 by Susan Smith
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Civil society says: Brexit must respect the rights of children
Children In Scotland has joined 1,800 groups across Europe to demand that the rights of young people will be respected as Brexit negotiations begin
NEWS 19 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Action taken to combat the scandal of holiday hunger
A public plea for action to feed children affected by holiday hunger has been successful – and will see hundreds fed over the summer
NEWS 16 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Doctor Who star judges charity’s father’s day competition
David Tennant has taken time out from his busy theatre schedule to judge a Father's Day competition run by Scottish charity Circle
NEWS 16 June 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Six family fun days for social good
Summer is here and so is TFN's list of great family days out that also contribute to a better society
LIST 13 June 2017 by Karin Goodwin
 
Young carers focus of new campaign
Push to raise awareness of entitlement for young adult carers
NEWS 12 June 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Largest teaching union calls for LGBT issues to be taught in all schools
​Teachers' union overwhelmingly backs inclusive education
NEWS 12 June 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Children report Islamophobia in Edinburgh schools
Research carried out by an Edinburgh mum highlights worryingly high levels of Islamophobia in the capital's schools
NEWS 6 June 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Review promises to transform growing up in care in Scotland
Five people with experience of care will sit on the 13-strong discovery group set to work out how to transform growing up in care in Scotland
NEWS 31 May 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Politicians told to stop discriminating against young people
Young people want equal wages, the right to vote at 16 and access to wifi in their communities says the Youthlink Scotland manifesto
NEWS 31 May 2017 by Susan Smith
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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