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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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Call for human rights approach to housing
Housing organisations in Scotland have called for human rights to be incorporated in domestic law to protect the rights of homeowners and renters
NEWS 18 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Use of B&Bs for housing the homeless to be restricted
The Scottish Government has announced it will no longer house homeless people in B&Bs for a period of more than seven days
NEWS 9 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Shining a light on New Lanark
A light and sound show depicting the history of New Lanark on its own buildings makes its return to the town next month
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Funding to help thousands of Scots get online
19 organisations from across the country are set to benefit from the latest round of the Digital Participation Charter Fund
NEWS 27 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Val McDermid backs Shelter Scotland campaign
The crime writer wants to enshrine the right to a home into Scots Law.
NEWS 27 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Youngsters challenged to help end homelessness
The event is now open to under 18s and will see the youth programme taken to schools all across the country to educate young people on homelessness
NEWS 27 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
From straw man to Wicker Man?
Annie Gunner Logan looks at the unintended consequences of community empowerment, stemming from a lack of strong shared ambitions and clear vision
OPINION 20 August 2019 Guest post
 
Scotland is undergoing a boom in community ownership
Following a successful Community Land Week, Lindsay Chalmers looks at how Scotland is undergoing a boom in community ownership
OPINION 20 August 2019 Guest post
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Still time to apply for community regeneration awards
The SURF Awards highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of community projects
NEWS 20 August 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity says it will take Glasgow to court
​Council has persistently failed to house homeless people despite 47 dying last year on its streets
NEWS 19 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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