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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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The Big Lunch returns this summer
Entry is now open for those who want to take part in the project to bring communities together
NEWS 12 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Shelter Scotland’s 50th is no cause to celebrate
Fifty years on, Shelter Scotland says the issues still remain
NEWS 11 April 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Communities can revive the high street
Retail conditions may be challenging, but present the chance for communities to take control
NEWS 11 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fight fair when challenging housing associations
David Bookbinder reacts to "personal" criticism of housing associations
OPINION 10 April 2018 Guest post
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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
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Glasgow homeless wait too long to be housed
​Regulator publishes findings on how well Glasgow deals with homelessness
NEWS 29 March 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Farmhouse restored to its former glory
Bridgend Inspiring Growth has celebrated the opening of its new community hub
NEWS 28 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Funding boost for digital skills initiative
The Digital Participation Charter Fund is set to provide further support to organisations which tackle inequality
NEWS 28 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Foodbanks provide more than just meals
Researchers have found the wide range of services that are provided at foodbanks, and warned they cannot be easily replaced
NEWS 26 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Aberfeldy social enterprise wins major funding
The Workshop is set to double its production capacity following a cash injection from a range of social investors
NEWS 23 March 2018 by Susan Smith
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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