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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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Thousands turn to crisis grants as welfare cuts hit hard
​Figures show thousands turn to emergency support as welfare cuts get tighten
NEWS 25 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Call for CCTV in abattoirs to protect animals from abuse
Animal rights groups are backing a petition calling for all slaughterhouses to have cameras to help prevent animal abuse
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Campaigners hail move to recognise transgender rights
​Consultation first part of process to address transgender inequality
NEWS 24 July 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Public bodies forced to prioritise poverty and equality
New legislation in Scotland will make public bodies consider how the wider public is affected by decision making
NEWS 19 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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Brexit must be halted - before society is damaged for good
Leading figures from across Scottish civil society are demanding a halt to and a reversal of Brexit
NEWS 18 July 2017 by Graham Martin
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Fewer women will be jailed under new approach to justice
Fewer women will be sent needlessly to prison under a new justice strategy which was unveiled today
NEWS 11 July 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Pressure mounts for Universal Credit to be halted
​Claimants increasingly reporting flaws in the scheme leaving many destitute
NEWS 7 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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Glasgow homeless need more than shelter says health boss
Offering shelter is not enough to tackle Glasgow's homelessness crisis
NEWS 6 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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Social security bill fails to ban hated private contractors
Social security bill flawed as it fails to legislate on promises for a fairer system
NEWS 5 July 2017 by Robert Armour
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Financial insecurity driving more people to foodbanks
People using foodbanks face extreme financial insecurity and are struggling with rising food and housing costs, new research has revealed
NEWS 29 June 2017 by Robert Armour
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