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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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Legal eagles’ foodbank collection
In the run up to Christmas, staff and partners at Murray Beith Murray have worked together to help make a difference to the lives of people facing food poverty
NEWS 20 December 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Gender recognition reforms “a step in the right direction”
Draft bill would make changing sex on birth certificate “less intrusive and less traumatic”.
NEWS 17 December 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Disabled man in £25k DWP windfall
​Result for the social housing tenant
NEWS 5 December 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Sort low income poverty demands Citizens Advice
Rights group urges next government to prioritise low income families
NEWS 3 December 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Charity lists 10 tips to avoid Christmas debt
Citizens Advice Scotland has published a guide on how to avoid Christmas on credit.
NEWS 28 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Misogyny should be standalone offence, say charities
Scottish Government urged to challenge “epidemic” of harassment and abuse.
NEWS 26 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Scots children at risk by unlawful block on disability equipment
Blanket bans are being used as an excuse not to supply vital equipment
NEWS 26 November 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Politicians “must ensure no care leaver lives in poverty”
Staf calls for wage and benefits reforms amid general election campaign.
NEWS 20 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Poverty must be the key issue of the general election
Poverty must be put at the heart of the UK general election battle, charity campaigners have said
NEWS 19 November 2019 by Graham Martin
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Child prostitution charity wins Mother Teresa award
Free a Girl has helped 4,500 young women escape from forced sex work in India.
NEWS 18 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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