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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Poverty campaigners hail victory as child payments rise from £10 to £25
Payments will help struggling families
NEWS 25 March 2022 by Rab Armour
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Brave mum will launch Race for Life in Scotland
Samantha Currie shares inspirational Mother's Day story as she get set to launch major charity fundraiser
NEWS 24 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Ukrainian orphans finally arrive in Scotland
Huge relief for all involved
NEWS 24 March 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Chancellor's spring statement: Charities let down by lack of action on poverty
Anti-poverty campaigns hit out at the Tory minister after he announced details of his spring statement on Wednesday. 
NEWS 23 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Scrap the Cap": Campaigners demand end to benefit cap after no response from Chancellor
After the letter went unanswered by the Chancellor, they are travelling to Downing Street to deliver it in person.
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels
"This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer." 
NEWS 17 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities say Scottish Government must maximise social security payments
"This is a vital opportunity to strengthen our social security system and help prevent parents from having to turn to charity to feed their families.” 
NEWS 16 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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TFN magazine's March edition is out now - read it here!
Mag looks at charities and the arms industry
NEWS 14 March 2022 by Graham Martin
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Support guide for kinship carers is launched
It contains all the information kinship carers need to ensure they get the support to which they may be entitled 
NEWS 14 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Thousands of children remain trapped in temporary housing in Scotland charity warns
Councils are failing children when it comes to housing
NEWS 14 March 2022 by Rab Armour
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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