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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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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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A stitch in time can save a fine
From a data protection perspective, there are several challenges and danger areas particular to the voluntary sector
OPINION 3 February 2022 by Sean Morris
 
Immediate action needed to protect families amid energy crisis, Chancellor told
Energy regulators Ofgem announced on Thursday that standard tariffs will rise 54 per cent.
NEWS 3 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Don't struggle alone": Scots urged to reach out amid cost of living crisis
Advice Direct Scotland have reminded the public help is at hand as the cost of living continues to rise, according to a new report.
NEWS 2 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Humanitarian campaigners tell government to do more on Afghan crisis
Charity leaders said that the £286million of UK aid announced so far is not enough because it amounts to just £7.15 for each of the 40m people at risk in Afghanistan.
NEWS 1 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Hundreds with cancer set to benefit from warm home scheme
The programme sees Energy Action Scotland work with MacMillan Cancer to identify people eligible for support.
NEWS 1 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.

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