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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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Beyond foodbanks: a fairer solution to food poverty
Martin Johnstone explains why he is calling on the Scottish Government to increase benefits and give food poor Scots their dignity back
OPINION 5 July 2016 Guest post
 
Spend on benefits not foodbanks, experts tell government
An independent group of experts on food poverty has called on the Scottish Government to increase benefits rather than fund foodbanks
NEWS 1 July 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Don’t let Brexit distract us from existing problems
Hanna McCulloch says new child poverty figures are a reminder that the Scottish and UK Governments have plenty to fix regardless of Brexit
OPINION 30 June 2016 Guest post
 
Children’s charities respond to Brexit
Children's charities from Scotland and the UK say effort must now be made to protect and promote children’s rights
NEWS 29 June 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Brexit vote set to increase child poverty campaigners warn
Coalition of groups call for Scottish Government to set ambitious but achievable targets to eradicate child poverty
NEWS 28 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Cash available to create family visiting centres at Scots jails
Funding has been put to use to create family visiting centres in Scottish jails
NEWS 23 June 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Campaign group gives teachers lessons on LGBTI issues
Campaign group wants education to be more inclusive
NEWS 22 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Charity warns: more children being targeted online
Mobile communications and the internet playing an increasing role in the sexual abuse of younger children in Scotland
NEWS 21 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
How Maura’s Mission started on an everyday car journey
Charlie McCarthy on the inspiration behind educational charity Maura's Mission
OPINION 21 June 2016 Guest post
 
Young minds tune in to air pollution
Youth, science and environmental bodies come together to harness the power of young minds to tackle air pollution
NEWS 21 June 2016 by Susan Smith
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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