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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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A Mother’s Day adoption story
Louisa adopted school-age Polly after her sons left home and she realised she wanted another child - two year's later her daughter has flourished
OPINION 27 March 2019 Guest post
 
The value of kinship care
Susan Hunter on why we should value kinship carers
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
1 comment
 
Theatre production will tackle youth gambling
Warren Hughes on how a play will look at the perils of youth gambling
OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
 
Young and independent
Catherine Dempsey on how young disabled man Thembelani won £4,000 to follow his DJing and photography dreams
OPINION 25 February 2019 Guest post
 
Poll: should owners be forced to keep dogs on leads?
POLL 22 February 2019 by Graham Martin
8 comments
 
Should Shamima Begum be allowed to return home?
POLL 22 February 2019 by TFN
3 comments
 
Embracing equality at the Glasgow Science Centre
Ashley Byars explains why Glasgow Science Centre is changing to attract a more diverse audience
OPINION 6 February 2019 Guest post
 
To personalise employment services we need to know how it benefits people
Satwat Rehman responds to the first Fair Start Scotland statistics, and highlights the need for single parent participation to be tracked
OPINION 7 December 2018 Guest post
 
Tips to help families through Christmas
Ian Maxwell gives tips on how separated parents can help embrace Christmas for the benefit of their children
OPINION 4 December 2018 Guest post
 
Is there a bright future ahead for Scottish girls?
Hannah Brisbane on what needs to happen now to improve lives for girls and young women in 2019 and beyond
OPINION 3 December 2018 Guest post
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.

Read it here
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