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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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Christians to blame for LGBT discrimination
​Campaigners say religion routinely discriminates against LGBT people
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Community fridges can’t replace foodbanks
Concept is growing in popularity in Scotland
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity to tackle poverty in communities
The Bethany Christian Trust has been awarded £43,000 for projects in the east of Scotland
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Praise as poverty commission becomes a reality
Poverty bill becomes statute
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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Foodbank use in Scotland hits record amount
Problems with benefits is leading scores more people to seek emergency food aid
NEWS 7 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Asylum seekers denied social work services
Social workers aren't adequately trained to deal with asylum seekers
NEWS 6 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Living Wage set to rise in Scotland
Accredited employers will pay £8.75 an hour from next year
NEWS 6 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Foodbank faces closure as funds dwindle
With no long-term funding, bosses fear the end is in sight
NEWS 3 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Time to fund a fairer society
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations public affairs director John Downie wants a debate on what impact increased taxation will have
OPINION 3 November 2017 Guest post
 
Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?
POLL 3 November 2017 by Graham Martin
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