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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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Welfare powers must be used to create a humane new system
Charities: use new welfare powers to make a better system
NEWS 19 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
School holidays mean money worries for one in three parents
A national charity has revealed the financial stress the school summer holidays cause for parents
NEWS 18 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Children who play Pokémon GO could be in danger
Charity warns parents the game's basic safety standards have been overlooked as reports of people being lured to a sex shop emerge
NEWS 15 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Gaming industry rallies for War Child
The computer games industry has come together to help a charity devoted to children affected by conflict
NEWS 15 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Prince Philip is guest of honour at his own awards ceremony
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is celebrating 60 years
NEWS 14 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
National charity’s new vice-chair is only 17
Young Scot appoints new board members
NEWS 13 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
How charities help offenders turn their lives around
Nearly 250 young people with previous convictions have been employed by charities across Scotland, through Community Jobs Scotland
NEWS 12 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Charity uses Minecraft to keep kids safe
A charity has launched itself into the virtual world of Minecraft
NEWS 11 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Religious leader backs calls for LGBT lessons in schools
Rev Kelvin Holdsworth has given his backing to Time for Inclusive Education’s (TIE) campaign for teachers to be trained on how to discuss LGBT+ issues
NEWS 11 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Volunteer who really goes the extra mile named ChildLine volunteer of the year
ChildLine names Nick Brain its volunteer of the year for driving the 100 mile round trip from Arbroath to Aberdeen every week to make his shift
NEWS 8 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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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