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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Exhibition of art by people who have suffered abuse
Future Pathways is looking for those who have experienced neglect to take part in an art project for a new display
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Arts body boss steps down
Janet Archer has left Creative Scotland after the group was criticised for the way it allocated funding
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity ambassador Chris Packham discusses autism
On a recent visit to Falkirk, conservationist Chris Packham discussed his role as an ambassador for the National Autistic Society
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Charity apologises for telling young people to avoid negative news
​Instagram post was a mistake says organisation
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
DWP’s “indifference” cost disabled £340m in benefits
​Shocking lack of care exposed in MPs' report after disabled ESA claimants under paid between £5,000 and £20,000
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Hundreds of kids left home alone in summer
Parents risk prosecution for leaving their children as young as five home alone during the summer holidays
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Susan Smith
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Mental health and women’s issues in the spotlight at Edinburgh Fringe
A quarter of all shows at this year's Fringe festival have a social impact finds a new festival award programme
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Michelle Obama wows Edinburgh with words of wisdom
Former first lady was guest of honour at Hunter Foundation dinner
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Mother Teresa charity faces claims of selling children
The Missionaries of Charity is set to be investigated by the Indian Government
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Project aims to inspire creativity amongst care experienced
Impact Arts is set to help those at a young offenders institute to improve their confidence through art
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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