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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.

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Development trusts are transforming Scottish communities
A new report examining three Scottish development trusts has found they make a positive contribution to their local economy and society
NEWS 4 July 2016 by Susan Smith
 
UK trails behind other European countries on social progress
The UK lags behind Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands and Norway as well as other developed nations on social progress
NEWS 30 June 2016 by Susan Smith
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Highlands and Islands projects could lose over £100m in EU funding
Projects across the Highlands and Islands could be set to lose over £100m in European Union funding following last week’s referendum result.
NEWS 29 June 2016 by Susan Smith
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Almost 600 more children were homeless last year
Dip in number of homeless people but rise in children living in temporary homes
NEWS 28 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Revealed: most bizarre items donated to charity shops
Donated items sometimes make volunteers blush - and not in a good way - says charity
NEWS 21 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Tenants launch union to challenge private landlords
​New union aims to be antidote to landlords' industry bodies
NEWS 20 June 2016 by Robert Armour
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SNP slammed for spinning housing figures
Ministers accused of moving goalposts after social housing election pledge was revised
NEWS 15 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Housing crisis is putting lives on hold
​Housing one of the biggest issues facing Scots research reveals
NEWS 6 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Homeless charity marks its 25th anniversary
Rock Trust will host a conference bringing together speakers from Scotland and Canada
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Housing association gets dementia-friendly status
​A series of practical measures taken by a housing association has made it dementia friendly for residents
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Robert Armour
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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