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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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Fireworks restrictions welcomed
A charity has welcomed new plans to restrict the sale of fireworks in Scotland
NEWS 31 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Sign of the times as foodbank for pet owners opens
Those struggling to feed themselves can't feed their pets
NEWS 16 October 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Voter ID risks ‘Windrush scandal for democracy’
Tory plans to force voters to present ID could disenfranchise millions, campaigners warn.
NEWS 15 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Campaigners welcome bid to banish not proven
Three verdict system flawed, research reveals
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Robert Armour
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Veterans face negative stereotypes when applying for jobs
Almost one fifth of executives said they would be unlikely to employ a veteran.
NEWS 8 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Record number of calls to Crimestoppers
The charity passed on almost 15,000 pieces of information to police last year.
NEWS 2 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Asylum seekers granted temporary reprieve
Charity welcomes move to protect residents housed by Serco.
NEWS 30 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Parliament to celebrate 80 years of Citizens Advice
The CAB network began helping people at the outbreak of the Second World War.
NEWS 30 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Older Scots being let down by bank closures
Charity hits out as survey reveals almost 400 branches have shut since 2015.
NEWS 24 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity calls for crackdown on “horrible bosses”
Citizens Advice Scotland backs new body to uphold workers' rights.
NEWS 23 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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