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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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New laws will make it easier for Scots to change gender
Bold move announced to bring Scotland into line with other forward thinking countries
NEWS 9 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Call for tough new targets after fuel poverty failure
​Consultation will set new fuel poverty targets after Scottish Government's failure to eliminate the problem
NEWS 9 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Christians to blame for LGBT discrimination
​Campaigners say religion routinely discriminates against LGBT people
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Community fridges can’t replace foodbanks
Concept is growing in popularity in Scotland
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity to tackle poverty in communities
The Bethany Christian Trust has been awarded £43,000 for projects in the east of Scotland
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Praise as poverty commission becomes a reality
Poverty bill becomes statute
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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Foodbank use in Scotland hits record amount
Problems with benefits is leading scores more people to seek emergency food aid
NEWS 7 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Asylum seekers denied social work services
Social workers aren't adequately trained to deal with asylum seekers
NEWS 6 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Living Wage set to rise in Scotland
Accredited employers will pay £8.75 an hour from next year
NEWS 6 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Foodbank faces closure as funds dwindle
With no long-term funding, bosses fear the end is in sight
NEWS 3 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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