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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Parents face emotional toll as they can't afford to give this Christmas
Cost of living is affecting relationships and mental health
NEWS 12 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
A human rights approach to social security
Ben Macpherson MSP says Holyrood takes a person-centred approach to accessing benefits
OPINION 9 December 2022 by Ben Macpherson
 
SCVO calls for dialogue with ministers on fair work proposals
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners: Scottish Government must use devolved tax levers to reduce and prevent poverty
Groups said reform is also needed to better tax wealth and carbon to fund national priorities
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Public urged to spend £5 to help homeless
Annual campaign launches
NEWS 8 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity workers strike - claiming pay deal could leave them homeless
Shelter staff say imposed pay deal leaves them unable to pay rent
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Government urged to prevent families being forced onto pre-payment meters
Thousands are being forced onto pre-pay tariffs
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity proves support still vital for fleeing Ukrainian families
Third sector support providing the difference to displaced families
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Struggling to cope with the cost of living at Christmas? Seek help here
Charity provides vital information for those worries about money, debt and bills
NEWS 2 December 2022 by Graham Martin
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Edinburgh charity warns of rising bills "perfect storm"
Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises. 
NEWS 2 December 2022 by Niall Christie
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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