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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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Action must be taken to uplift voluntary sector pay as running costs crisis deepens
SCVO has written to John Swinney also calling for multi-year funding
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Calls for Scotland’s urgent transition to a wellbeing economy
They are calling for a “robust plan to put the wellbeing of people and nature at the heart of our economy.”
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Learning and wellbeing charity announces new executive director
Originally established in 2013 as Children’s University Scotland, the charity rebranded as Curiosity Collective last year to increase its appeal to all ages.  
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New report reveals financial challenges facing older people’s groups
Dozens of groups have closed for good or have been unable to resume their activities since the first national lockdown in March 2020. 
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost-of-living crisis increasing hardship for women living on low incomes in Scotland
Women in low-paid work reported often missing out on social security support or cost-of-living payments
NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
There is a direct link between the energy crisis and food insecurity
One in 10 cases need foodbank advice
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
TFN's November edition is out now - read it here
New magazine looks at what's been achieved since Cop26
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Huge increase in demand sees charity give out winter crisis packs
Homeless organisations sees demand increase by one third
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Child Payment roll out welcomed by campaigners
Increased in value to £25 per week
NEWS 14 November 2022 by Robert Armour
 
CHAS launches festive fundraising appeal
Every week, three children in Scotland die from a life-shortening condition.
NEWS 11 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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