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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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Charity proves support still vital for fleeing Ukrainian families
Third sector support providing the difference to displaced families
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
“Worried this winter”: Millions anxious about the cost of living and energy bills  
As a result of public discussions about rising energy costs 38% of adults in Scotland - an estimated 1.7million - feel anxious or worried about being able to pay their energy bills
NEWS 28 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scotland’s poorest families’ income deducted to cover debts to public bodies
The report shows that more than half of families with children in Scotland receiving Universal Credit are having their incomes reduced by the DWP to pay off these debts.
NEWS 28 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN's Guide to Running a Charity is out now!
This year's publication looks at how to weather the cost of living storm
NEWS 25 November 2022 by Graham Martin
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Poverty Alliance host annual conference in Glasgow
“As an organisation and as a movement, we have achieved a lot in the last 30 years to combat the injustice of poverty."
NEWS 25 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow school uniform charity to close amid funding crisis
The organisation said that they were heartbroken to make the announcement
NEWS 24 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots hospice wins national award for tackling inequalities. 
The Young Adult Service is the first of its kind in Scotland and supports the well-being of young adults and their families living with life-limiting and life-shortening conditions. 
NEWS 24 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Nowhere to call home - and this needs to change
Policy to protect tenants is welcome, but we need systemic change to bring security for children says Alison Watson
OPINION 24 November 2022 by Alison Watson
 
My enterprise journey is one I want to take more young people on
Karis Gill on the transformational role enterprise played in her life
OPINION 23 November 2022 by Karis Gill
 
National mental health charity unveils dynamic new look after 50 years
The charity has introduced a fresh and dynamic brand as part of a push to become more public facing and accessible to better reach people affected by mental illness. 
NEWS 23 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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