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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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Asda donates £5 million to food banks
The cash will be used to support those most vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
NEWS 24 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity welcomes suspension of benefit reviews
Citizens Advice Scotland said the move was “common sense”.
NEWS 24 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Coalition joins in cash call as schools close
Closing schools will lead to financial problems for low income families
NEWS 19 March 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Charities call for welfare fund boost
Coalition says more support must be made available during the coronavirus outbreak.
NEWS 18 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Asylum seekers failed by coronavirus lockdown
Refugees seeking asylum are still being forced to travel to Liverpool to hand in documents.
NEWS 17 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Scrap delivery charges, pharmacies told
Age Scotland calls on Boots to drop its £5 delivery fee during the Covid-19 outbreak.
NEWS 17 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Face-to-face benefits assessments suspended
Citizens Advice Scotland has welcomed the move, which it wants to see made permanent.
NEWS 16 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Stop panic-buying, foodbank urges
Shoppers asked to consider the impact of stockpiling essentials.
NEWS 16 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Coronavirus: foodbank donations fall as shoppers stockpile
Panic-buying is having a major impact on emergency food providers.
NEWS 11 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Fears homeless people are most at risk from coronavirus
Measures to contain virus spread won't work with people living chaotic lives
NEWS 9 March 2020 by Robert Armour
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