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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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Missed poverty targets but charities still praise Scottish Government
Highly unlikely legally-binding poverty reduction targets will be met by 2030
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Stop demonising most vulnerable warns leading charity
Attacks on the welfare system is creating psychological damage
NEWS 27 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Spring statement will increase financial pressure on the voluntary sector, charity bodies warn
The Chancellor’s spending plans were unveiled on Wednesday, with no exemptions for NI hikes.
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 
NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow children’s centre facing closure after funds cut
The Notre Dame Centre has been operating since 1931. 
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Funding allows vital service to continue
Supported over 400 young people and their families
NEWS 25 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 
Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Gaps remain in housing support despite funding boost
Adaptations to social housing need greater investment
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Free rail travel for companions a boon to those with sight loss
Pilot project hopes to become permanent
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
 
Anti-austerity campaigners force MP's office to close
They say cuts will kill
NEWS 24 March 2025 by Robert Armour
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