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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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Behind closed doors: what’s going on in housing in Scotland
​Graeme Brown explores recent housing triumphs as well as the obstacles Scotland's must overcome to ensure enough safe and affordable housing
OPINION 9 August 2016 Guest post
 
ADVERTORIAL: Keeping it in the sector is a win-win for social good
Hanover Scotland Housing Association's conference centre is ideal for third sector organisations looking for a smart, ethical and affordable venue
NEWS 9 August 2016 by TFN Events
 
Massive Miss Piggy helps raise money at charity shop’s birthday celebration
​A six foot tall statue of the Muppets character helped the Shelter shop take in £900 on the day
NEWS 4 August 2016 by Molly Millar
 
I travelled 600 miles without money to help the homeless
Comedian Damian Kingsley spent 112 days on the road relying on other people’s generosity to raise money for Shelter
OPINION 2 August 2016 Guest post
 
Cuts to homeless services could be devastating
The quality of accommodation and services for homeless people is already slipping with further cuts on the horizon
NEWS 2 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Brexit will put affordable housing targets at risk
A major new housing survey reveals post-referendum anxiety in the housing sector
NEWS 26 July 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Shelter hackathon brings digital skills to bear on housing crisis
Coders, designers and housing experts come together to find innovative solutions to Scotland's housing problems.
NEWS 25 July 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
People are scared to live in areas with empty homes
Members of the public fear anti-social behaviour such as graffiti, vandalism, fly-tipping and break-ins Scottish Empty Homes Partnership survey finds
NEWS 22 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Real Hero: I’ve raised £7m for charity in 21 years
Pete Jew (58), manages Shelter Scotland’s Stockbridge shop – famous for its January launch events. He was recently named the UK’s top charity shop worker
OPINION 19 July 2016 Guest post
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Development will provide homes for those in genuine need
More than 100 affordable houses to be built at Perth regeneration site
NEWS 19 July 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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