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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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Government admits Universal Credit link to soaring foodbank use
Government ministers had steadfastly denied any link between Universal Credit and rising referrals to foodbanks
NEWS 12 February 2019 by Robert Armour
 
DWP rejects plan to stop sanctioning most vulnerable
Committee called on DWP to protect some claimants from the severe sanction regime
NEWS 11 February 2019 by Robert Armour
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Glasgow trials contactless donations for beggars
Scheme hopes to dissuade public from giving street beggars cash
NEWS 7 February 2019 by Robert Armour
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Project bids to tackle gender inequality among homeless
Tailored responses are needed to help homeless women
NEWS 6 February 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Cautious optimism as Scotland sets new fuel poverty targets
A previous target failed in 2016
NEWS 29 January 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Despair as new figures show rising homelessness
Statistics show the problem is increasing despite increased measures and tightened legislation
NEWS 29 January 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Five charities make Stonewall’s best employer list
NEWS 21 January 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Women’s groups fears over “dangerous” pick-up predator
Police Scotland investigate man who videos himself tryting to pick up women in Glasgow
NEWS 11 January 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Universal Credit rollout delayed as more cracks appear
Rollout for flawed scheme stalled yet again
NEWS 7 January 2019 by Robert Armour
 
New emergency homeless places created for Christmas
Emergency beds have been created for people who are homeless in Edinburgh – just in time for Christmas
NEWS 21 December 2018 by Graham Martin
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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