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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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Scotland’s annual Christmas Toybank Appeal launched
Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/campaign/Toybank2022 and will be used to purchase new toys or gift vouchers for children.
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Millions from Lottery goes to community groups
Hundreds of projects benefit
NEWS 1 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity worker professional problem solver for those with visual impairments
Laura highlights importance of taking time to understand their needs
NEWS 31 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Cost of living report calls for further emergency support
There is widespread concern amongst disabled people about being able to afford the energy required to power and charge essential assistive technologies
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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New scheme launched to tackle transport poverty in Scotland’s largest low emission zones
The project has been funded by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) and Smarter Choices.
NEWS 28 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity sees counselling sessions increase as abuse and exploitation is on the rise
Data reveals a 19% rise in sessions
NEWS 27 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
LGBT+ campaigners to gather in support of gender reform
There will be speeches starting at 12.45, including from MSPs from the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Greens on why they support the reforms, as well as from trans people themselves.
NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities announces plans for food crisis summit
The Larder has warned that many people this winter will not be able to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis.
NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Young people at the heart of charity's major conference
First mass meeting since the pandemic
NEWS 25 October 2022 by Graham Martin
 
More than just ABC
With pupil achievement still largely attributed to good exam results, it’s time to change what we recognise as success, writes Lucy Johnson
OPINION 24 October 2022 by Lucy Johnson
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