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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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Low incomes are fueling further growth in demand for foodbanks
Foodbanks are serving more than double the amount of people as last year
NEWS 25 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector ramps up call for welfare devolution
Leading charities have implored the UK's three main political parties live up to their vow and devolve welfare to Scotland
NEWS 24 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Lottery cash to tackle honour abuse in capital
Honour abuse project gets funding to tackle the problem more effectively
NEWS 21 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Third Sector Summit told: “Attack on the weak” has created an unequal society
The net effect on the government's "attack on the weak" is more people are reliant society
NEWS 21 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
New enterprise is helping women say pants to low self-belief
Robert Armour discovers a social business that aims to empower Scottish women using superhero pants
FEATURE 20 November 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland’s digital revolution is beginning
Too many Scots still don't have access to digital technology
NEWS 20 November 2014 by Graham Martin
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Sturgeon: tackling poverty will boost Scotland’s economy
In her inaugural speech, Scotland's First Minister-elect has said that tackling poverty and inequality will underpin a strong economy
NEWS 17 November 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Scotland sleepwalking into social mobility crisis
Alan Milburn warns attainment in education is failing deprived Scots
NEWS 13 November 2014 by Robert Armour
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Citizens Advice wins over £3.5m for Scotland’s armed services community
Citizens Advice Scotland has helped over 5,700 veterans and service people since 2010
NEWS 11 November 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
MSPs urged to uphold human rights legislation
Human rights commissioner calls on MSPs to protect human rights for Scots
NEWS 11 November 2014 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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