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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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Increase in demand for food bank advice
CAS warned of a “direct link” between higher energy prices and food inflation and increased demand for food insecurity advice.
NEWS 5 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Foundation closes as charity group restructures
No jobs will be shed
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Green-fingered communities to benefit from cash boost
Funded by the Scottish Government, projects can apply for part of the £100,000 fund.
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Small grants programme launched
Grants awarded up to £2,000
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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Growing Climate Confidence: Emission-reducing project launched
The website will allow third sector organisations in Scotland learn about the climate crisis.
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Government failure to eradicate poverty holds back economy and damages livelihoods, new research reveals
In a major report the leading charities warn that the failure of successive governments to drive down poverty is causing significant harm
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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New report urges more investment in advice
Citizens Advice Scotland are the largest provider of free advice in Scotland.
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Tributes paid as inspiring philanthropist and fundraiser dies
A tireless and selfless fundraiser
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Regulator steps in as one of UK's biggest charities fails to balance books
Executives admit the organisation could go bust
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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