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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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Scots pensioners rocked by fuel poverty
Half of all households of 55-64 year olds affected
NEWS 11 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scotland's PVG system raises safeguarding concerns says charity
Sex offender slipped through Disclosure checks
NEWS 11 August 2023 by Robert Armour
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Scottish charity joins legal challenge of UK Government’s blocking of gender reforms
A Scottish charity has been given permission to join a legal challenge to the UK Government’s veto of gender reforms. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New figures reveal need for ongoing cost-of-living support 
Calls to support social housing tenants as survey shows many struggling with essential bills.
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
LGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an "imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding. 
NEWS 10 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity asks conference guests to pay what they can
Organisers want to make sure conference is as inclusive as possible
NEWS 8 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
New CEO announced at international development charity
New chief will take up post in November
NEWS 7 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Comedy stars commit to huge Fringe charity fundraiser
100% of box office income is going to The Brain Tumour Charity
NEWS 4 August 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Charity report sparks calls for Scottish Government to lead on recognition of unpaid care
The discussion paper looks at how the over-reliance on GDP warps governments’ priorities.
NEWS 3 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity appoints former civil servant as chair 
He has previously served on the boards of several charitable organisations in the cultural sector.
NEWS 3 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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