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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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Scotland’s schools let down vulnerable pupils
A coalition of charities has said austerity measures in council-run schools are set to create far bigger financial problems in the future
NEWS 25 April 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Homeless bot is a first for Scottish charity
The Ask Alex bot aims to educate the public about the reasons for youth homelessness via Facebook Messenger
NEWS 20 April 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Women being hit hardest by Tory welfare cuts
​Statistics show inequality is rife when it comes to benefit cuts
NEWS 18 April 2017 by Rab Armour
 
More children complain they feel isolated by today’s society
Leading charity says children are retreating more into themselves because of social pressures
NEWS 13 April 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Poor kids to benefit from a good play
A Scottish charity has launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for theatre tickets for children from poorer backgrounds
NEWS 11 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Chief encounters: Theatre should be for everyone
Rhona Matheson of Starcatchers explains her charity's latest project involves asking those who can afford theatre tickets to buy one for those who can't
NEWS 11 April 2017 Guest post
 
Record number of Scout volunteers is still not enough
Scouts Scotland has reported signing up a record number of adult volunteers but it urgently needs more as its popularity with kids soars
NEWS 11 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Bank closures risks isolating society’s most vulnerable
​Leading charity urges banks to rethink closure policy
NEWS 7 April 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Outlander star signs up to the Kiltwalk
Scott Kyle is backing his friends - extras from the hit show - to complete the 23-mile fundraiser
NEWS 7 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Children and families will be victims of Brexit
Campaigners have spoken out about their dismay over the triggering of article 50 that will lead to the UK leaving the EU
NEWS 30 March 2017 by Susan Smith
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