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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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Universal Credit leaving claimants out of pocket
CAS said some families were losing out on £90 a week after signing on to the new benefit.
NEWS 23 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Landmark PIP victory for mentally ill claimants
Judges decree social support definition is too narrow
NEWS 19 July 2019 by Robert Armour
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Johnstons of Elgin becomes 1500th Living Wage employer
The luxury woollens retailer is Scotland’s second-oldest family business.
NEWS 10 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Last ditch attempt to halt Serco evictions
Serco set to go ahead with lock change this week
NEWS 10 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Home Office ‘wants to turn charity workers into border guards’
Liberty says a UK Government scheme would lead to the deportation of non-UK rough sleepers.
NEWS 8 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Help shape social security in Scotland
The views of anyone who has experienced the current benefits system are being sought
NEWS 4 July 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
One in five employees unsure of their workplace rights
Citizens Advice Scotland said 19% employees were unclear about their rights to holidays and sick pay
NEWS 4 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
First Minister joins Turning Point Scotland on charity’s 20th anniversary
Social charity Turning Point Scotland has marked its 20th anniversary.
NEWS 2 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Anger as equal pay workers face council tax claw-back
Council sends bailiffs to recoup council tax debt
NEWS 1 July 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Funding boost to help disadvantaged become community leaders
Scottish charities working with disabled people and former addicts to receive share of National Lottery cash.
NEWS 1 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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