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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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Glasgow rally to demand action on cuts and job losses
The People’s Assembly Scotland on Saturday will see Scots protest against cuts in public services
NEWS 20 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Just 62 people own the same wealth as 3.6 billion
How the world's wealth is concentrated in fewer and fewer hands
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Graham Martin
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Winning Charity Champion was a life changer
​Last year's Scottish Charity Awards Charity Champion tells how being recognised for his campaigning has spurred him onto greater things
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland can lead the way in humane treatment of refugees
Refugees must have better protection in light of the unfolding humanitarian crisis, which has seen the highest number of displaced persons since records began
NEWS 15 January 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Movie star Alan Rickman’s last job was for charity
Much loved movie star's last job was to do a voice over for this tortoise video which automatically raises money for refugees with every watch
NEWS 14 January 2016 by TFN
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Scots Kurds to mount protest this weekend against Turkey
​Edinburgh protest planned against Turkey's oppression
NEWS 14 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Social Bite embarks on refugee mercy mission
​Vans travel 5,000 miles to provide clothing to refugees in Europe
NEWS 6 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
One in four homeless people will spend Christmas alone
As Crisis opens its Christmas centres to 4,000 homeless guests, research reveals how one in four homeless people will spend the festive period alone
NEWS 23 December 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland’s shame as foodbanks expect busiest Christmas ever
Fears Scots are sleepwalking into accepting food poverty
NEWS 18 December 2015 by Robert Armour
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Hearts and Hibs unite to help the homeless
Football rivals from Hearts and Hibs teamed up to help feed some of Edinburgh’s most vulnerable people at homeless charity Streetwork’s annual Christmas lunch
NEWS 17 December 2015 by Graham Martin
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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