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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Minister to hear concerns over social housing targets
The price of land, availability of skilled workers and access to funding are all potential barriers to meeting affordable homes targets
NEWS 24 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Brewery teams up with Edinburgh Fringe to transform community centres
Community centres in Edinburgh will be transformed on Wednesday thanks to a collaboration between Fringe comedians and a local brewery.
NEWS 23 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
New council houses are welcome but we need a lot more to solve housing crisis
Shelter Scotland reacts as North Lanarkshire Council reveals it is to build 1,000 council homes
NEWS 19 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Turn your home into a palace with these seven social enterprises
Some people love DIY but others loathe it. Jordan Ogg finds ways to take the pain out of beautifying your home with interior minded social enterprises
LIST 18 August 2016 by Jordan Ogg
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Wind farm revenues will finance 500 new social homes
Work has begun on a wind farm that developers say will help finance the building of 500 new social homes in the Borders
NEWS 16 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
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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