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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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Asylum seekers denied social work services
Social workers aren't adequately trained to deal with asylum seekers
NEWS 6 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Living Wage set to rise in Scotland
Accredited employers will pay £8.75 an hour from next year
NEWS 6 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?
POLL 3 November 2017 by Graham Martin
1 comment
 
Time to fund a fairer society
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations public affairs director John Downie wants a debate on what impact increased taxation will have
OPINION 3 November 2017 Guest post
 
Foodbank faces closure as funds dwindle
With no long-term funding, bosses fear the end is in sight
NEWS 3 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Child poverty levels set to soar
Thinktank reveals 20 years of progress will be dismantled
NEWS 2 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Oxfam calls for Scotland to lead the way on climate change
The charity wants the Scottish Government to set a zero emissions target
NEWS 2 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity hails law to curb the misery of human trafficking
Campaigners have said the move will help protect those at risk
NEWS 1 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Petition urges tax rise to support poor
Higher earners should be taxed more
NEWS 1 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
LGBT groups condemn Kevin Spacey
​Hollywood actor slammed for using his sexuality to divert attention from abuse claims
NEWS 31 October 2017 by Robert Armour
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