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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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Campaigners welcome council move to divest from fossil fuels
It says the fund should produce an annual report on its fossil fuel investments and a clear strategy to divest from coal, oil and gas companies.
NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Staff push for community outreach from bosses
Pilotlight, the pro bono charity, defines a ‘workout culture’ as one where employers build a stronger, more progressive culture
NEWS 25 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Shelter workers begin balloting for strike action
“Three per cent on pay for Shelter’s workers when real living costs run at more than four times that rate is just unacceptable."
NEWS 24 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Money advice service gets cash boost
More people need advice as the cost of living soars
NEWS 24 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity embroiled in row over Royal Mile statue
Social media pages for the charity have now been deleted, with trustees publishing a short public statement. 
NEWS 21 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Tributes paid to leading Third Sector lawyer
Alastair Keatinge joined Lindsays in 2003 and established himself as one of the leading lawyers in the Scottish Third Sector. 
NEWS 21 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Leading housing organisations demand action from Swinney in budget 
They also warned that failure to deliver on the Scottish Government’s social housing commitments will put additional pressure on the homelessness system
NEWS 20 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities could use support of emergency donors
A couple of interviewees described how their charity had established donor networks and that they could call upon these in difficult times.
NEWS 19 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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“Devastating betrayal”: Age Scotland hits out at threat to triple lock pension
Liz Truss has said in recent days that she is no longer promising to increase state pensions in line with surging inflation. 
NEWS 19 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity offers support to Scots after energy bills warning 
The new Chancellor has announced that UK Government help with bills will be cut in April.
NEWS 18 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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