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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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New report exposes foodbank crisis among Universal Credit claimants
A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), has revealed the extent of this.
NEWS 14 July 2022
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
 
Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population
Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 
NEWS 13 July 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
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Campaigners call for action on non-binary equality
LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.
NEWS 13 July 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
 
Naked cyclists attacked during charity trip through Scotland
Colin Unsworth and Sadie Tan, known as the Free Wilders, were riding near Bridge of Earn in Perthshire when they were targeted. 
NEWS 12 July 2022
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
 
Third sector comms professional to join executive team at SWPL
Robert Wilson will take on a role as the SWPL’s first communications and marketing manager.
NEWS 12 July 2022
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
 
North East charity faces investigation from OSCR
Those involved with Dufftown 2000 had raised concerns with management at an AGM earlier this year.
NEWS 12 July 2022
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Culture & Leisure
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Holyrood committees seek views on Scottish Government’s proposed National Care Service
Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is leading on the Bill.
NEWS 11 July 2022
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Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
 
Charity patron resigns as prime minister
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, most commonly known as Boris Johnson, headed up the Conservative government since July 2019. 
NEWS 7 July 2022
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Company linked to Prince Charles under investigation from OSCR
TFN has previously reported on the issues facing the site, with development stalling over a number of years. 
NEWS 7 July 2022
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Environment & International
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Charities call on chancellor to tackle fuel costs crisis
“We also want to see the government working alongside charities to explore ways we can meet these rising costs so their vital work can continue.”
NEWS 6 July 2022
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