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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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Urban farm could avoid closure, council says
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Disastrous”: SCVO warns of knock-on effect of cuts to energy bill support
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme currently runs until the end of March, and is now set to be replaced by the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) from April 1. 
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeen green campaigners to take fight for park to Holyrood
NEWS 11 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Government urged to set end date for fossil fuels
“This is a crucial decade for action on the climate crisis so Ministers must ensure that the plan sets an end date for fossil fuels and commits to phasing out oil and gas."
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities fear unsustainable running costs as energy support scheme ends
Organisations with premises face a running cost crisis as support ends
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Which Scots charity workers and volunteers got gongs in the King's New Year's Honours list?
Third sector and civil society stalwarts rewarded for their selfless dedication
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity launches its 30th Race for Life
Anyone who joins this January can claim 50% off the entry fee
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charity confirms Edinburgh urban farm set to close amid running costs crisis
The site, which which gives volunteering opportunities to disadvantaged young people and adults, has warned that rising costs and lack of funding have forced this decision.
NEWS 4 January 2023 by Niall Christie
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Glasgow community groups share £1m to help people through cost of living crisis
Maryhill Community Central Hall and Govanhill Baths Community Trust benefit from the latest round of funding
NEWS 23 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Soaring fuel bills will capsize charities helping the most vulnerable
Calls for targeted support for charities when energy relief scheme ends
NEWS 21 December 2022 by Graham Martin
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