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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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Homeless being failed by complex system
​Multiple needs of Scotland's homeless are not being met
NEWS 7 November 2018 by Robert Armour
 
How a charity has helped transform coalfield communities
More than 30 former mining communities across Scotland have benefited from the Coalfields Community Futures programme
NEWS 23 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Social landlords warned: get your act together on Gypsy/Traveller sites
Social landlords must take immediate action to ensure their Gypsy/Traveller sites and pitches meet the minimum site standards
NEWS 23 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Malala Yousafzai to visit Edinburgh to speak at Social Bite dinner
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and girls education campaigner Malala Yousafzai will be the keynote speaker at this year's Social Bite dinner
NEWS 22 October 2018 by Susan Smith
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Time limit needs imposed on substandard homeless lodgings
Homeless syffer poor standard accomodation and have freedom restricted
NEWS 22 October 2018 by Robert Armour
 
The killing blow often comes from the direction least expected
With everyone’s eyes on Brexit, growing Universal Credit unrest looks set to blindside the Tory government
OPINION 18 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Rent arrears advice demand rockets
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has said changes to the welfare system have led to people facing worries around paying their rent
NEWS 18 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Homeless to receive free books
Ian Rankin and Nicola Sturgeon have backed an initiative which aims to provide some solace to those sleeping rough
NEWS 12 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Funding to help 800 people into housing
The Scottish Government is set to invest £6.5m in the Housing First initiative, which prioritises finding permanent housing for the homeless quickly
NEWS 9 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity marks sleepout’s 25th year
The Rock Trust is looking for those who have taken part in Sleep Out in Edinburgh over the years to get in touch
NEWS 4 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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