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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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It’s not always good to share
Ken Reid discusses why shared spaces could set back the rights of partially sighted people by decades
OPINION 7 September 2017 Guest post
 
Help the media reconnect with real people and real stories
Sally Hall discusses the role of the third sector in helping journalists get closer to the stories that really matter
OPINION 5 September 2017 Guest post
 
Lowest paid workers at greater risk of suicide
The Mental Health Foundation Scotland wants more done to support those struggling with mental health
NEWS 31 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Old Firm fans can sleepout in stadiums
Celtic and Rangers are both hosting charity sleepouts this winter
NEWS 31 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Social Bite hopes to raise millions through charity sleepout
A-list celebrities and thousands of people will be out in force for Sleep in the Park
NEWS 30 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Funding boost for employment projects
A total of £2.5 million will be shared between 13 projects in Scotland
NEWS 29 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Affordability of rent biggest issue for tenants
​Survey reveals tenants biggest issues
NEWS 23 August 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector groups urged to cut cost of litter clear-up
Zero Waste Scotland is asking for actions plans to be drawn up
NEWS 21 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
We are in the grip of a housing crisis
Fiona King says a lack of affordable housing, a rise in social sector evictions and the impact of welfare cuts means Scotland is suffering a housing crisis
OPINION 17 August 2017 Guest post
 
Gypsy traveller project to combat homelessness
​Funding awarded to help more marginalised communities
NEWS 16 August 2017 by Robert Armour
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