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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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New advocacy service launched
The Scottish Government has launched a new service to help disabled people access the benefits they are entitled to
NEWS 30 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Safety fears as charity subjected to vile, hate filled attacks
An acclaimed charity has revealed the horrific levels of abuse it has received – leaving organisers and volunteers worried about their safety
NEWS 30 June 2020 by Graham Martin
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Charities want support for those on Universal Credit
A coalition of organisations wants the suspension of Universal Credit sanctions to continue for a further six months
NEWS 29 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Refugee charities slam hotel policy for asylum seekers
Charities previously warned about moving vulnerable asylum seekers
NEWS 29 June 2020 by Robert Armour
 
AFC Community Trust awarded £85,000 from government fund
The cash will be used to distribute food to vulnerable people in the north-east.
NEWS 24 June 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Vendors get support through pandemic
Cash goes to sellers who have lost their work due to pandemic
NEWS 22 June 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Gap in prosperity haunts former coalfield areas
Mining towns suffer more than most
NEWS 19 June 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Poppyscotland campaign secures census victory
Next year’s census will include a question about respondents’ veteran status.
NEWS 17 June 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Supermodel backing for BAME development programme
Eunice Olumide has given her support to a new initiative from AAI EmployAbility.
NEWS 16 June 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Disabled people abused over physical distancing
The overwhelming majority of disabled Scots say they have faced difficulties with physical distancing
NEWS 12 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
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