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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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The largest poverty indicator that nobody's talking about 
Engender's Jade Stein explores the need to make visible how poverty and economic inequality are experienced at higher rates by women and marginalised groups across our society
OPINION 11 October 2023 by Jade Stein
 
Homelessness crisis: charity sees a surge in demand for support
More than 100 people are estimated to be rough sleeping each night in Scotland’s two biggest cities
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
First ever week to celebrate Community Transport
For nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Dealing with the cost of living: CABs help 23,000 struggling families
"They really helped my income and I am now less stressed and can sleep again.”
NEWS 6 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
The Larder sings out against poverty
To mark Challenge Poverty Week, the social enterprise teamed up with songwriter Jason Sweeney to create a new campaign song
NEWS 6 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Making rights a reality – Scotland’s unpaid carers have their say
Carers are facing enormous challenges, and with budgets being squeezed locally and nationally
NEWS 6 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
New fund from Zero Waste Scotland for community food redistribution projects
Example organisations include community markets, community pantries, food processing enterprises.
NEWS 6 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
People with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project. 
NEWS 4 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Leading charity produces report outlining need to overhaul services for women of colour survivors. 
The charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership with women of colour survivors.
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation
The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023. 
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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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