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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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Third sector at the heart of human rights work
The Scottish Parliament is examining how it considers and protects human rights in Scotland
NEWS 5 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Third sector supports food workers pay demands
Push comes to shove for city's fast-food workers
NEWS 5 October 2018 by Robert Armour
 
More than a statistic – true stories of life below the breadline
One million Scots are living in poverty, but what does that really look like? For many who depend on Scottish charities it means daily trade-offs
FEATURE 1 October 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Tackling poverty will boost mental health
Leading author will make the claim at a lecture as Challenge Poverty Week kicks off
NEWS 1 October 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Poppy Appeal gets underway
The symbol of remembrance has been given a makeover as Poppyscotland marks 100 years since the end of the First World War
NEWS 28 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New agency cuts hated face-to-face disability assessments
In many situations face-to-face tests are not required say ministers
NEWS 27 September 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Rural Scotland needs a voice - and not just for farmers
Emma Cooper argues the importance of the Scottish Rural Parliament
OPINION 24 September 2018 Guest post
 
Online foodbank service set to expand
Neighbourly is looking for charities to get involved as it aims to increase the use of surplus food
NEWS 24 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Have your say on the cost of food
Scotland’s consumers are being asked to take part in a national survey on issues relating to food - including cost, choice and access
NEWS 19 September 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Welfare impact projects to continue
A group of 14 organisations from across Scotland have been awarded funding to continue their work to help those hit by benefits reforms
NEWS 18 September 2018 by Gareth Jones
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