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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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How does the UK budget affect Scottish social enterprises? 
An analysis by Duncan Thorp 
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Are people being priced out of justice?  
We need to talk about court fees, says Hyo Eun Shin
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Hyo Eun Shin
 
How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion
This was a powerful demonstration of how the Citizens Advice service is not just an advice-giver for the tens of thousands of clients we help every year
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
 
Paid yesterday, broke today: ending the link between suicide and financial insecurity
Samaritans Scotland launches new report, Paid Yesterday, Broke Today, examining the impact of financial and employment insecurity on suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
OPINION 28 October 2024 by Dave Morris
 
For the energy rates we pay we deserve a first class service
Christine Lang on the challenges we face when dealing with energy suppliers
OPINION 21 October 2024 by Christine Lang
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Without the credible threat of legal challenge, polluters will act with impunity
So why is access to justice so unaffordable, asks Benjamin Brown
OPINION 18 October 2024 by Benjamin Brown
 
Poverty costs us all - but together we can end it
Emma Jackson reflects on Challenge Poverty Week
OPINION 15 October 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
If money is tight, are you claiming all the support you are entitled to?
OPINION 7 October 2024 by Stephanie Millar
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Where now for human rights in Scotland?
OPINION 23 September 2024 by Professor Angela O'Hagan
 
Putting a stop to bank robbery
Bank arrestments of benefits are against the law - but they still happen
OPINION 23 September 2024 by Myles Fitt
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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