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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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.

 
Joe Connolly defends the value of youth mentoring against suggestions it has little impact on academic achievement

 
​Lesley Scott of Tymes Trust argues ME can't be fixed through psychological interventions and the authorities need to take a different tact

 

 
Emily Beever discusses how a new initiative, entitled FMQT Next Generation, aims to help young people participate in high level politics

 
Kenny Murray on the real stories of care experienced people

 
Neil Ratley hits the trails on the CashBack Change Cycle programme and reveals how it helps life and cycling skills

 
To mark Foster Care Fortnight, Kay Gibson says great carers come from all walks of life and backgrounds

 
John Dickie, director of the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland, analyses the latest poverty statistics

 
Leigh McLean was one of four inspirational mums who battled five days of gruelling physical challenges for Sport Relief

 
Girlguiding Advocate and Girlguiding Scotland member Bethan looks at how Citizen Girl is creating a more equal future for women and girls