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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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Polling warns of rising cost of living fears
The news comes as the energy price cap is set to increase by £693 in April. 
NEWS 23 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Nearly one in ten worried about putting food on table
In some areas 14 per cent of people saying they worry about running out of food. 
NEWS 22 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Landmark moment for learning disabled as campaigners hail victory
The right to live in their own community will be prioritised
NEWS 22 February 2022 by Robert Armour
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Charities warn rising bills could put domestic abuse survivors at greater risk
Scottish Women’s Aid found victims of domestic violence rarely have control of their own money
NEWS 21 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots charity launches fresh school meals appeal for South Sudan
Mary’s Meals is already feeding around 70,000 hungry children every school day in South Sudan. 
NEWS 17 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
How Turing charity is transforming education in Malawi
Charity is refurbishing old computers donated by the public to supply schools
NEWS 16 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
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 by Niall Christie
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TFN magazine's February edition is out now - read it here!
This month we take a look at the cost of living crisis
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
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 by Niall Christie
 
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 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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