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Scotland can lead the way in humane treatment of refugees
Refugees must have better protection in light of the unfolding humanitarian crisis, which has seen the highest number of displaced persons since records began
NEWS 15 January 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Movie star Alan Rickman’s last job was for charity
Much loved movie star's last job was to do a voice over for this tortoise video which automatically raises money for refugees with every watch
NEWS 14 January 2016 by TFN
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Scots Kurds to mount protest this weekend against Turkey
​Edinburgh protest planned against Turkey's oppression
NEWS 14 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Social Bite embarks on refugee mercy mission
​Vans travel 5,000 miles to provide clothing to refugees in Europe
NEWS 6 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
One in four homeless people will spend Christmas alone
As Crisis opens its Christmas centres to 4,000 homeless guests, research reveals how one in four homeless people will spend the festive period alone
NEWS 23 December 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland’s shame as foodbanks expect busiest Christmas ever
Fears Scots are sleepwalking into accepting food poverty
NEWS 18 December 2015 by Robert Armour
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Scotland will show people in poverty more respect
Alex Neil the cabinet secretary for social justice addressed third sector organisations discussing how to tackle poverty and inequality with new powers
NEWS 17 December 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Hearts and Hibs unite to help the homeless
Football rivals from Hearts and Hibs teamed up to help feed some of Edinburgh’s most vulnerable people at homeless charity Streetwork’s annual Christmas lunch
NEWS 17 December 2015 by Graham Martin
 
DWP loophole means those finding work still get sanctioned
​MP calls on Iain Duncan Smith to urgently close sanction loophole
NEWS 16 December 2015 by Robert Armour
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Social enterprise plans rice revolution
Paisley firm to sell and in turn give a fair deal to African farmers
NEWS 15 December 2015 by Robert Armour
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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