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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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Government will fail to eradicate fuel poverty by 2016 target
Official government statistics show progress on fuel poverty has stalled
NEWS 15 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Last Supper depicts homeless as saints and apostles
​Unique project sees Glasgow artist depict plight of city's homeless in Leonardo da Vinci's classic painting
NEWS 15 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Scots welfare system to embrace dignity and respect
​New welfare powers must put the needs of people first says committee
NEWS 14 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Advice group backs scrapping council tax
New alternative to the council tax should be embraced says charity
NEWS 14 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Benefits claimants struggle to survive
Survey shows bleak outlook for people on benefits
NEWS 10 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Exclusive: food poverty cover up scandal
True scale of food poverty in the UK is more vast than previously realised
NEWS 10 December 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Foodbank use points to fundamental flaw in Scots society
Public believe use of foodbanks reveal flaws in how we provide for those on low incomes
NEWS 10 December 2015 by Robert Armour
 
17,000 sign petition demanding university dumps Trump
Campaigners and student bodies outraged by Trumps remarks on immigration call for uni to revoke his honorary degree
NEWS 9 December 2015 by Robert Armour
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Activist warns UK bombing Syria will increase refugee crisis
UK's decision to bomb Syria will only worsen the humanitarian crisis on Europe's borders warns activist
NEWS 8 December 2015 by Robert Armour
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Charities celebrate Scottish Government climate pledge
A commitment by the Scottish Government to double the country’s Climate Justice Fund has been welcomed by charities and NGOs
NEWS 7 December 2015 by Graham Martin
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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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