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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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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
 
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
 
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
 
Charities call on MSPs to do the right thing ahead of debate
Charities want a legal requirement for the children of prisoners to be identified and offered support
NEWS 8 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Deadline looms for national youth worker awards
The closing date for nominations for the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016 is 17 December
NEWS 8 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Kirk registers more than 28,000 with Disclosure Scotland
The Church of Scotland has put 28,000 of its workers and volunteers through Protection of Vulnerable Groups checks
NEWS 7 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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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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