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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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An experience like no other
Paisley-based Kibble has launched its latest social enterprise: an indoor karting arena offering conference and catering facilities
FEATURE 13 March 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Uniting families in prisons
The new chief executive of the Scottish Pre-school Play Association, Jean Carwood-Edwards, discusses its project working to unite families in prisons
FEATURE 13 March 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
Pioneering prison project launched
Youth Scotland has launched Breaking Barriers to improve the young women’s self-esteem and confidence.
NEWS 10 March 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Online bullying investigation launched
Respectme is to carry out Scotland's first investigation into young people's experiences of online bullying
NEWS 7 March 2014 by Susan Smith
 
High streets put their trust in youth for new ideas
Carnegie UK Trust is seeking young people with business ideas to help transform Perth and Kirkintilloch for its Test Town competition
NEWS 6 March 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Youth charities reveal bullying and loneliness as major self-harming triggers
Over 60% of young people who deliberately hurt themselves do so because they feel alone, a survey marking self-harm awareness day has revealed.
NEWS 28 February 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Sturgeon was in the house at One Parent Families
A toddler kept deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon company when she visited a drop-in centre in Maryhill, Glasgow.
NEWS 17 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
60 seconds with Jackie Brock
Before the final debate on the Scottish Government's children and young people’s bill, we talk to Children in Scotland chief executive Jackie Brock
FEATURE 17 February 2014 by TFN Admin
 
Edinburgh drops plans for education cuts
Charities have welcomed a move by Edinburgh City Council to reject proposals to reduce its budget for additional support needs by £106,000.
NEWS 17 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
 
Increase in adults worried about kids
NSPCC Scotland has revealed calls to its helpline for adults concerned about a child rose by 30 per cent last year.
NEWS 14 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
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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