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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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Scotland’s social security system must address women’s rights
The Scottish Human Rights Commission wants women's rights to be addressed through new social security legislation
NEWS 23 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
DWP’s “indifference” cost disabled £340m in benefits
​Shocking lack of care exposed in MPs' report after disabled ESA claimants under paid between £5,000 and £20,000
NEWS 18 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Lesbian activists attack Stonewall for “erasing” them
Lesbian campaigners say they are being disregarded in favour of transgender people
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Robert Armour
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Nurse celebrates NHS milestone with royalty
90-year-old former nurse worked in the NHS from the start and has helped celebrate its birthday in Edinburgh recently
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Ticket chaos sours Glasgow Pride as entry is refused
Organisers issue apology but hundreds want refunds
NEWS 16 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Orange walk ban won’t be considered
Council chiefs say petition doesn't meet strict guidelines
NEWS 13 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
6 ways Universal Credit is failing
After nearly £2bn in investment, there is no evidence Universal Credit will ever entice more people into work. Here we list its six biggest failings
LIST 12 July 2018 by Robert Armour
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Trump to face “wall of protests” in Scotland
Protesters expect thousands to turn out at various locations
NEWS 12 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charity asks league to probe racial abuse of player
Anti-racism group condemns racial abuse of player
NEWS 11 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Join Scottish protests against US President Donald Trump
Protests will be held in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Aberdeenshire on Friday 13 July and Saturday 14 July
NEWS 9 July 2018 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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