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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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Universal Credit in crisis: Calls for roll-out to be halted
Claimants on low incomes being left destitute with the introduction of the controversial system
NEWS 7 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Campaign launched to dispel rape myths
Campaign aims to heighten awareness about how victims respond to rape
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity chief named as gender inequality tsar
Leading charity boss will head up new advisory council
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Poverty is driving Scots to suicide
Report says there is a link between inequality and suicide
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Women of Influence shortlist revealed
​The event recognises how leading women have inspired individuals and good causes
NEWS 6 March 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Claims DWP assessors ask: “Why haven’t you killed yourself?”
Mentally ill claimants complain they are being asked to justify why they are are still alive
NEWS 2 March 2017 by Robert Armour
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Charity campaigning: is it time to get offensive?
Susan Smith says charities should learn from grassroots campaigners and be prepared to ruffle feathers
OPINION 2 March 2017 by Susan Smith
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Tory brutality laid bare - now let’s shape the alternative
Christina McKelvie on Scotland's new social security system
OPINION 28 February 2017 Guest post
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Pressure mounts on DWP to replace sanctions with warnings
​Influential committee of MPs urge DWP to trial warning system in place of punitive benefit sanctions
NEWS 27 February 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Human rights at heart of new Scottish social security system
Human rights will be an integral part of Scotland's new social security system
NEWS 24 February 2017 by Robert Armour
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