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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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Majority of Scots fear rise in energy bills, survey shows
The findings come after it was announced that April’s energy price cap rise is set to add £693 to average household costs.
NEWS 9 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Ten year, £10 million plan launched by north east children's charity
Ambitious fundraising project is underway
NEWS 9 February 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Highland children's charity undergoes makeover with name change
The charity, formerly known as Highland Children & Young People’s Forum, has rebranded after more than 20 years.
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Obscene": Campaigners warn oil and gas profits could cause misery for millions
“The UK’s energy system is fundamentally broken and this is clear evidence that it doesn't work for people or the planet."
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Tributes paid as respected disability rights campaigner dies
The charity’s CEO, Tressa Burke, said the campaigner was a warrior for disabled people. 
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New employment service for women in Scotland launches
Support to get women back into work
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Captain Tom charity paid out more in admin than it did in grants
Captain Tom Foundation has £700,000 unspent donations
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Rab Armour
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Health charges could deter future volunteers, charities warn
“Extending the immigration health surcharge exemption to international volunteers would be an important step in the right direction”.
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity warns: benefit payments need increased as third sector can't cope
Average-earning families can't cope with spiralling household expenses
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Charities urge Scots to seek out help with energy bills
Scots struggling with their rising energy bills have been urged to seek out the help of experts as the cost of living crisis continues. 
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
3 comments
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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