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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Big Issue hosts 20 year celebration of street paper network
100 social entrepreneurs from 24 countries arrive in Glasgow to celebrate 20 years of changing the world
NEWS 13 August 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Yes and no agree on broken welfare system
Campaigners supporting both sides of the Scottish referendum debate have said they back creating a welfare system that would increase benefits
NEWS 13 August 2014 by Susan Smith
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Third sector must not be silenced in fight against austerity
Third sector's voice is crucial in the battle against poverty
NEWS 12 August 2014 by Graham Martin
 
Unlocking the power of the UN human rights system
Deirdre Flanigan explains how voluntary organisations can use the United Nations human rights system to improve lives for the people they support
OPINION 11 August 2014 Guest post
 
Foodbank funding welcomed, but more must be done to fight poverty
Funding for foodbanks welcomed, but the sources of poverty must be addressed
NEWS 11 August 2014 by Graham Martin
 
Matalan protests will continue in Scotland
Campaigners vow to keep protesting until retailer goes public on compensation fund.
NEWS 5 August 2014 by Rab Armour
 
Calls for Glasgow 2014 LGBT hub to be kept
Pride House, set up to provide social and cultural opportunities for the LGBT community during the Commonwealth Games, should become permanent
FEATURE 5 August 2014 by Rab Armour
 
Does voting improve lives?
Until inequality is tackled, participation in elections won't increase
OPINION 4 August 2014 Guest post
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The games was a health boost for Glasgow
Health and poverty in Glasgow might go hand-in-hand but some academics believe the two are not linked
FEATURE 4 August 2014 by Rab Armour
 
Protestors target Matalan as Bangladesh factory collapse
Matalan to be hit by demonstrators demanding justice for factory collapse victims
NEWS 1 August 2014 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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