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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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Cost-of-living crisis increasing hardship for women living on low incomes in Scotland
Women in low-paid work reported often missing out on social security support or cost-of-living payments
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Lifeline charity launches winter appeal as it battles cost of living crisis
It is facing increasing demands for its services
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
TFN's November edition is out now - read it here
New magazine looks at what's been achieved since Cop26
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Fundraising drive launched to help most vulnerable children
Over 12,000 people across Scotland have received grants
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Robert Armour
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Huge increase in demand sees charity give out winter crisis packs
Homeless organisations sees demand increase by one third
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Child Payment roll out welcomed by campaigners
Increased in value to £25 per week
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
CHAS launches festive fundraising appeal
Every week, three children in Scotland die from a life-shortening condition.
NEWS 11 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Concerns raised over proposed National Care Service
The transfer of these powers will lead to worse outcomes for service users, Labour’s Katy Clark warned. 
NEWS 10 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Stroke patients falling through the gaps in care
The results, contained in a Stroke Association report, lay bare the unmet needs of stroke survivors in Scotland.
NEWS 9 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of Social Security Scotland
A system designed by the Scottish public is supporting those most in need
OPINION 8 November 2022 Guest post
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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