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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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Pensioners call for dedicated minister to promote their rights and welfare
Pensioners' issues are being largely ignored
NEWS 4 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Progress stalls as gender pay gap remains static
Gender pay gap remains in favour of men
NEWS 3 April 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow charity in race against time to secure survival 
Food Train’s volunteers and staff are desperately seeking ways to keep its lifeline service going.
NEWS 31 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
First Minister urged to take action on new human rights plan
The Commission has played a key role in the development of Scotland’s second national human rights action plan from the start.
NEWS 30 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Let’s take action to make rights real
Scotland’s second national human rights action plan (SNAP 2) launches today
OPINION 30 March 2023 by Lucy Mulvagh
 
Researchers find racism against Romanians on the rise since Brexit
Romanians are the second largest migrant group in UK
NEWS 29 March 2023 by Robert Armour
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Third sector reacts to election of new SNP leader
Charities have outlined their expectations for the politician in the remainder of the parliamentary term.
NEWS 27 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter Scotland urge new FM to tackle housing emergency with dedicated housing minister
The charity said Scotland’s housing emergency is now beyond critical.
NEWS 27 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
How paid internships can help break down barriers
Creating new impactful opportunities for graduates while benefiting organisations across Scotland.
OPINION 27 March 2023 by Sharon Homan-James
 
First minister leadership candidates urged to make social care a priority
The key asks from the letter include a financial uplift for social care staff to be paid at least £12 per hour.
NEWS 23 March 2023 by Niall Christie
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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