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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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Families on benefits will be forced to cut back on basic essentials, charity warns
For families subject to the benefit cap, the loss will be even greater.
NEWS 15 February 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
1 comment
 
Growth plans for Scots environment charity
"There really hasn’t been a better time to join the environmental movement to ensure we leave a long-lasting legacy for the generations to come."
NEWS 15 February 2022
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
 
Backlash from charities as Scottish Government unveil 'misguided' support package
On Thursday the Scottish Government announced a package of support, including a payment to some households across Scotland to tackle the rising cost of energy. 
NEWS 11 February 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
 
Covid pandemic puts Children's services across Scotland under threat
Key findings include 74 per cent of organisations are struggling with staff capacity to deliver services.
NEWS 11 February 2022
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
Give councils powers to house asylum seekers, charities say
"There needs to be certain funding in place, direct funding from the Home Office, on a partnership basis.” 
NEWS 10 February 2022
Social Justice & Poverty
1 comment
 
Holyrood urged to commit to climate scrutiny measures outlined by citizens' assembly
Last year, the Assembly set out 16 goals and 81 recommendations for how Scotland should tackle the climate emergency in a fair and effective way. 
NEWS 10 February 2022
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
 
Majority of Scots fear rise in energy bills, survey shows
The findings come after it was announced that April’s energy price cap rise is set to add £693 to average household costs.
NEWS 9 February 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
1 comment
 
Highland children's charity undergoes makeover with name change
The charity, formerly known as Highland Children & Young People’s Forum, has rebranded after more than 20 years.
NEWS 8 February 2022
Families & Young People
Management
 
"Obscene": Campaigners warn oil and gas profits could cause misery for millions
“The UK’s energy system is fundamentally broken and this is clear evidence that it doesn't work for people or the planet."
NEWS 8 February 2022
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
4 comments
 
Tributes paid as respected disability rights campaigner dies
The charity’s CEO, Tressa Burke, said the campaigner was a warrior for disabled people. 
NEWS 8 February 2022
Management
Health & Social Care
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