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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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Oxfam’s income tops an incredible £400m
​Oxfam posts record turnover in its latest annual accounts
NEWS 11 August 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Poll: Which is the worst welfare reform?
POLL 6 August 2015 by TFN
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Why charities must campaign hard – and refuse to be spooked
Adverse attention – whether from the cabinet or the security services – means legitimate charities are doing their job
OPINION 5 August 2015 Guest post
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UK’s five worst welfare reforms
We list the so-called reforms that have had the biggest impact on the poor, the sick and the disabled
LIST 4 August 2015 by Rab Armour
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Has the government deliberately covered up sanction figures?
UK government accused of covering up true extent of "pernicious" sanction regime
NEWS 4 August 2015 by Rab Armour
 
“Morally reprehensible” plans to strip asylum seekers of benefits
​Moves to halt benefits for failed asylum seekers condemned
NEWS 3 August 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Govanhill campaigners banned from marching on police station
Campaigners demand safer streets in Scotland's largest multi-cultural community
NEWS 31 July 2015 by Rab Armour
 
£65m awarded to Scots families in poverty
​Welfare fund continues to support thousands of Scots families, new figures reveal
NEWS 30 July 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Record takings for SCIAF’s Wee Box appeal
​Aid charity's annual appeal breaks all previous records
NEWS 30 July 2015 by Rab Armour
 
One woman’s fight for justice
Tina Perret's dad died while being arrested by police. After years of battling for justice, she now supports other families in similar situations
OPINION 29 July 2015 by TFN
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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