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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Anti-poverty stalwart to step down
Denis Curran wants to spend more time with family after 25 years spent battling poverty
NEWS 6 February 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Coldplay to give vital support to refugee charity
Band back rescue charity saving thousands of migrant lives in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Dungavel reprieved - and suffering of asylum seekers will go on
Campaigners said there should be no detention of asylum seekers in Scotland – as it was announced that the controversial Dungavel facility is to stay open
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Disabled tell UN their human rights are violated by Tory government
A bombshell new report alleges that disabled people are having their human rights violated by the UK government
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Trump’s election sees huge surge in charity donations
​People are protesting against the election of Trump by donating to causes his policies directly affect
NEWS 3 February 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Poll: is it pointless to protest against Trump in Scotland?
POLL 2 February 2017 by TFN
 
Minister condemns Scots Tory for attacking third sector
Angela Constance back Scotland's third sector in the wake of spurious tabloid attack
NEWS 2 February 2017 by Robert Armour
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“Trump is a danger to us all”
Candice Hannigan took to the streets in protest against prejudice, against fear and against Donald Trump
OPINION 31 January 2017 Guest post
 
Trump protests can make a difference
Paul Cardwell attended the Scotland Against Trump rally this week. He believes the president's angry reactions to criticism will ultimately be his downfall.
OPINION 31 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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Scotland tells Trump: no division, no hatred, no racism
After the success of the demonstrations, Scots are now being urged to converge on Edinburgh for a mass demo on 11 February
NEWS 31 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
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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