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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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Candidates and parties must do more to prevent school meal debt and hidden school hunger
SallyAnn Kelly of Aberlour on what councillors can do to help make Scotland a country where no child goes hungry
OPINION 2 May 2022 by SallyAnn Kelly
 
Social Bite rocked by allegations founder ran charity like an "autocrat"
Complaints have been lodged with OSCR
NEWS 2 May 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Councillors can’t end child poverty alone - but they have a critical role to play
OPINION 2 May 2022 by John Dickie
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Fresh strategy launched to improve the lives of the elderly
The strategy highlights the importance of supporting all older people and includes proposals to address specific inequalities faced by ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
NEWS 29 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Housing issues among top priorities for Scots
“Councillors should take note, and the only way that’s going to become a reality is through social housing."
NEWS 29 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Sustrans Scotland’s thirteen asks to create better places, improve our health and protect the planet
At this year’s local council elections, Sustrans Scotland is calling on parties and candidates to show the leadership needed to transform communities for the better and for everyone.
OPINION 28 April 2022 by Claire Daly
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Trade unions and charity to lead cost of living crisis summit
STUC general secretary, Roz Foyer, called for the “largest broad alliance” to unite in seeking urgent support for those most in need across Scotland.
NEWS 27 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New figures show 200,000 Scots relied on food banks last year
Cost-of-living crisis could be here to stay
NEWS 27 April 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Bullying, poor mental health and other inequalities still concerns for LGBT youth
LGBT Youth Scotland published Life in Scotland, which examined the experiences of LGBT people aged 13 to 25 in Scotland. 
NEWS 26 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Volunteer groups' support still critical as cost of living crisis bites
A report published by the University of Hull highlights that there are vital lessons for policy makers as mutual aid provides a template for engaging communities in a more meaningful way. 
NEWS 25 April 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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