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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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MSPs back Christmas tree campaign
Caring Christmas Trees raises funds for homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust.
NEWS 6 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Research reveals foodbank users’ desperate plight
On average those forced to foodbanks live on £7.10 a day
NEWS 5 November 2019 by Robert Armour
 
A world to win - and everything to lose
Graham Martin on why the third sector should engage with the Extinction Rebellion movement
OPINION 1 November 2019 by Graham Martin
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Fireworks restrictions welcomed
A charity has welcomed new plans to restrict the sale of fireworks in Scotland
NEWS 31 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Sign of the times as foodbank for pet owners opens
Those struggling to feed themselves can't feed their pets
NEWS 16 October 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Voter ID risks ‘Windrush scandal for democracy’
Tory plans to force voters to present ID could disenfranchise millions, campaigners warn.
NEWS 15 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Campaigners welcome bid to banish not proven
Three verdict system flawed, research reveals
NEWS 11 October 2019 by Robert Armour
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Veterans face negative stereotypes when applying for jobs
Almost one fifth of executives said they would be unlikely to employ a veteran.
NEWS 8 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Record number of calls to Crimestoppers
The charity passed on almost 15,000 pieces of information to police last year.
NEWS 2 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Asylum seekers granted temporary reprieve
Charity welcomes move to protect residents housed by Serco.
NEWS 30 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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