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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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.

 
The crime writer wants to enshrine the right to a home into Scots Law.

 
Annie Gunner Logan looks at the unintended consequences of community empowerment, stemming from a lack of strong shared ambitions and clear vision

 
Following a successful Community Land Week, Lindsay Chalmers looks at how Scotland is undergoing a boom in community ownership

 
The SURF Awards highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of community projects

 
​Council has persistently failed to house homeless people despite 47 dying last year on its streets

 
The work of charity that helps Gurkhas who have settled in Scotland has been recognised

 
They are at risk of being evicted

 
Locals hope to raise £55,000 to buy the hotel in Gartmore from its current owners.

 
The Patrons of Cowane’s Hospital Trust have gained more than £300,000 to help repair the landmark Stirling building

 
The Edinburgh Furniture Initiative is seeking urgent donations after stock was damaged during flooding last week