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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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Families on benefits will be forced to cut back on basic essentials, charity warns
For families subject to the benefit cap, the loss will be even greater.
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Rewilding fund will help nature recovery
Cash will be given to innovative projects seeking to create new opportunities for large-scale nature restoration
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Growth plans for Scots environment charity
"There really hasn’t been a better time to join the environmental movement to ensure we leave a long-lasting legacy for the generations to come."
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's February edition is out now - read it here!
This month we take a look at the cost of living crisis
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Backlash from charities as Scottish Government unveil 'misguided' support package
On Thursday the Scottish Government announced a package of support, including a payment to some households across Scotland to tackle the rising cost of energy. 
NEWS 11 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Covid pandemic puts Children's services across Scotland under threat
Key findings include 74 per cent of organisations are struggling with staff capacity to deliver services.
NEWS 11 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Obscene": Campaigners warn oil and gas profits could cause misery for millions
“The UK’s energy system is fundamentally broken and this is clear evidence that it doesn't work for people or the planet."
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Health charges could deter future volunteers, charities warn
“Extending the immigration health surcharge exemption to international volunteers would be an important step in the right direction”.
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities urge Scots to seek out help with energy bills
Scots struggling with their rising energy bills have been urged to seek out the help of experts as the cost of living crisis continues. 
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Oil and gas profiteering amid energy crisis highlight broken system, campaigners say
Ofgem announced a 54 per cent increase in the energy price cap, due to rising global gas prices.
NEWS 3 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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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.

Read it here
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