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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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From WWII refugee to modern day food hero
A WWII refugee who experienced hunger is the inspiration behind a charity making good use of food waste from shops
FEATURE 25 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Claimants tell TFN: DWP fit-for-work tests left us suicidal
​After exposing the humiliation of life on benefits through a series of articles, more claimants are telling TFN how the welfare system is failing
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Community hub opens its doors this weekend
The St Andrews Men's Shed will allow volunteers to work on practical projects
NEWS 25 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Living wage for sleepovers: a frontline view
Enable Scotland personal assistant Hayleigh Furlong and service user Russell Eaton on what the living wage for social care means to them
FEATURE 24 October 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Why I’m starring in M&S pink bra campaign
Lesley Stephen on why she's starring in pink bra campaign
OPINION 24 October 2017 by TFN
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Excitement mounts for Edinburgh sleep out
Event will raise awareness and cash city's homeless
NEWS 24 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Government to boost opportunities for deaf community
Ambitious plans to raise attainment and increase access for people with hearing loss
NEWS 24 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
New plans shake up mental health services
Current system is failing young people with mental health problems
NEWS 24 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
National Befriending Week to tackle loneliness
Muriel Mowat explains why National Befriending Week, which begins on 1 November, is important to our national wellbeing
OPINION 23 October 2017 Guest post
 
Toast To Absent Friends this November
Robert Peacock explains why he is taking part in the To Absent Friends a festival to celebrate remembering friends and family who have passed away
OPINION 23 October 2017 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.

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