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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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Clinic supporting vision care for Edinburgh’s homeless to open
Scotland’s first Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) clinic has been launched. 
NEWS 28 June 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scotland in the red: families use credit to pay for essentials
One in five have borrowed money to keep up with credit agreements
NEWS 26 June 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Unlock the door: Scotland's unpaid carers struggle to enter the labour market
Four in 10 are ‘not at all confident’ about their future employability
NEWS 25 June 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish charity offers free support through pet care clinics
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home hope to tackle the effects of pet poverty head on.
NEWS 25 June 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Former Scotland rugby star takes on role with sports charity
Allan Jacobsen is now an ambassador for the School of Hard Knocks.
NEWS 25 June 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Glasgow Council hammers nail into vital project's coffin
Budget slashed by half despite warnings the vulnerable young will suffer
NEWS 24 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
We can all become vulnerable - and public policy must reflect that
Any one of us can end up in a vulnerable situation - the new UK government must understand that, says Isabella Williams
OPINION 24 June 2024 by Isabella Williams
 
Reuse can tackle the cost of living and running costs crises
Charities want more action on creating a circular economy
NEWS 21 June 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Mothers face lack of support in early-stage pregnancy
Research sampled diverse range of pregnant women in Glasgow's Govan
NEWS 21 June 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Festival returns after averting funding crisis
Unique event will run alongside Edinburgh Fringe
NEWS 21 June 2024 by Robert Armour
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