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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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Is the youth work sector there yet?
Jim Sweeney, chief executive of YouthLink Scotland, examines the impact of the new National Youth Work Strategy ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament
OPINION 5 May 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
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60 seconds with Colin MacLean
Colin MacLean explains why Scotland needs the Partnership Commission on Childcare Reform
OPINION 30 April 2014 Guest post
 
Closing the gap for deaf children
Heather Gray believes more action is needed to ensure deaf children get the same opportunities as everyone else
OPINION 25 April 2014 Guest post
 
What does the future hold for young carers?
Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers
OPINION 24 April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
 
Schools can’t preach equality but ignore it themselves
Susan Grasekamp is the Scottish Disability Equality Forum's chief executive. Here she discusses how schools are failing disabled pupils
OPINION 10 April 2014 Guest post
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Why we need more youth work
Dona Milne, chair of Lothian Association of Youth Clubs, writes about what's new in Scotland's National Youth Work Strategy
OPINION 3 April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
 
Another door opens for Caledonia Youth
Hawys Kilday is excited to be opening a new door at Caledonia Youth, which is closing its sexual health clinic after nearly half a century
OPINION 27 March 2014 Guest post
 
Nurseries are subsidising free childcare
Private and voluntary sector nurseries are offering a public service and that should be funded properly says Purnima Tanuku
OPINION 27 March 2014 Guest post
 
Why youth work should campaign more
Dr Lisa Whittaker outlines some of the challenges facing the youth work sector over the next five years
OPINION 27 March 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
 
Podium.me – the voice of the under 20s
Camilla Byk, editor of Podium.me, explains how this unique site is giving voice to the views of young reporters across the UK
OPINION 20 March 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
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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