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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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Why working parents are struggling to repel the rising tide of poverty
Paul Brook tells the stories behind the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s UK Poverty 2018 report
OPINION 4 December 2018 Guest post
 
First anniversary of new renting laws spark calls to talk home truths
James Mullaney examines the effect of new private renting legislation one year on
OPINION 30 November 2018 Guest post
 
The killing blow often comes from the direction least expected
With everyone’s eyes on Brexit, growing Universal Credit unrest looks set to blindside the Tory government
OPINION 18 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Homelessness charity’s choir helped me find home and family
Kenyan-born Benson is a member of Lost and Found Choir, an Edinburgh-based men’s choir run by homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust
OPINION 6 August 2018 Guest post
 
Growing up in Pollok made me a campaigner
Stephen Logie grew up campaigning for better housing in one of Scotland's biggest estates. He believes the experience made him what he is today
OPINION 9 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Fight fair when challenging housing associations
David Bookbinder reacts to "personal" criticism of housing associations
OPINION 10 April 2018 Guest post
3 comments
 
Housing associations are skewing satisfaction rates
Tommy Lusk, housing campaigner, says tenant satisfaction surveys published by housing associations hide more than they reveal
OPINION 3 April 2018 by Robert Armour
4 comments
 
It is possible to end child poverty
Russell Gunson on why it will take more than optimism and increasing benefits to end child poverty in Scotland
OPINION 5 March 2018 Guest post
 
Should beggars be moved off the streets for the royal wedding?
POLL 4 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
2 comments
 
No-one deserves to be homeless
Paul Stevenson busts the myths surrounding the"deserving" and "undeserving" poor
OPINION 20 December 2017 by TFN
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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