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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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“Disastrous”: SCVO warns of knock-on effect of cuts to energy bill support
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme currently runs until the end of March, and is now set to be replaced by the Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) from April 1. 
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Ban energy companies from forcing customers onto prepay meters
An MP called the forced switch "morally repugnant"
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Rab Armour
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Holyrood committee launches Long Covid Inquiry
In Scotland, it is estimated that 187,000 people have self-reported long Covid.
NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeen green campaigners to take fight for park to Holyrood
NEWS 11 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow charity warns of imminent closure
“The lives of those we support will worsen as a result of its closure - as well as leading to the loss of 4 jobs.”
NEWS 11 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Longstanding charity chief executive to step down
She became a member of staff in 2012 and has led the charity through a decade of growth. 
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity appoints internationally renowned professor
He becomes chairman of its trustees
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Government urged to set end date for fossil fuels
“This is a crucial decade for action on the climate crisis so Ministers must ensure that the plan sets an end date for fossil fuels and commits to phasing out oil and gas."
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charities fear unsustainable running costs as energy support scheme ends
Organisations with premises face a running cost crisis as support ends
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Rab Armour
 
Unique gym offers free access for those who are disadvantaged
Edinburgh-based social enterprise reaches out to wider population
NEWS 10 January 2023 by Rab Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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