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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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Government's strategy must look beyond narrow pursuit of economic growth, charities claim
Ms Forbes said the strategy will offer renewed clarity on Scotland’s economic vision.
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"System change": Calls for overhaul of third sector funding
The SCVO told MSPs that multi-year funding is a must to allow voluntary organisations to continue their work.
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Ukraine crisis: how you can help
Work is being done across Scotland and beyond to support those on the ground in Ukraine
NEWS 1 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Work underway to make Scotland a Good Food Nation, MSPs told
The Good Food Nation Bill would see public bodies produce good food nation plans to support social and economic wellbeing
NEWS 23 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
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
 
Scottish Government in row over National Care Service contracts
Ministers are under pressure to end the involvement of multinational consultants in setting up the public service
NEWS 22 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Removal of Covid-19 renter protections a cause for concern, charity warns
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has said an overhaul to Scotland’s housing policy should be at the forefront of attempts to “build back better” from Covid-19. 
NEWS 21 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Major donation takes historic community buyout crowdfunder past £100,000
Hundreds support 'impossible dream' in south of Scotland - but there's still a long way to go
NEWS 18 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Charity offers tourism industry climate emergency training
In May 2019, the Scottish Government declared a climate emergency and has pledged to drastically reduce emissions from Scotland. 
NEWS 17 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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