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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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Scots are wasting hundreds a year on unwanted subscriptions
Citizens Advice Scotland has said that people are spending over £50 per month on unwanted subscriptions like gym memberships
NEWS 27 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Funding boost for welfare impact projects
More than £280,000 has been allocated to help third sector organisations tackle the effects of the cuts
NEWS 27 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Advice service sees huge spike in Universal Credit concerns
Queries about welfare reforms have almost tripled, Citizens Advice Scotland has revealed
NEWS 24 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Awards search for humanitarian heroes
The Robert Burns Humanitarian Awards aims to recognise those who have improved the lives of others
NEWS 23 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Cafe gives free dinner to homeless on Christmas day
Staff will work tirelessly on Christmas day to make sure everyone is fed
NEWS 21 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Campaigners demand UK government ends “cruel” benefits’ freeze
Groups and MSPs demand changes to welfare system punishing most vulnerable
NEWS 21 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Real lives: volunteering saved me after I lost my son
Roy Earle only ever looks back in fondness after 40 years volunteering
OPINION 21 November 2017 by Rab Armour
 
60,000 won’t get benefits before Christmas
Delays in paying universal credit means thousands will be penniless for the festive season
NEWS 20 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Leading Scots figures push for gender equality
Host of sector figures drive new gender equality body
NEWS 20 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Labour contenders back LGBT lessons in schools
Campaign to teach LGBT issues in schools continues to gather momentum
NEWS 17 November 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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