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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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Shelter warns crisis grants spike shows effect of Covid-19
Statistics published by the Scottish Government this week show a marked rise in the number of applications to the Scottish Welfare Fund
NEWS 12 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Miners' pardon should be expanded to heal bitter wounds, Holyrood committee told
Ministers have said they intend for the legislation to provide “reconciliation between those who were upholding the law and those who were fighting to protect their jobs, livelihoods and communities”
NEWS 11 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities tell MSPs early intervention in children's mental health is key
Children 1st and Barnardo’s Scotland told MSPs that the loss of social relationships has led to ​​increasing levels of poor mental health among children 
NEWS 11 January 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity launches free advice for Scots struggling with bills
Specialist advice available
NEWS 10 January 2022 by Robert Armour
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Dozens of sector heroes feature in New Year Honours
Honours go to many who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic
NEWS 5 January 2022 by Robert Armour
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TFN's Guide to Running a Charity is now online
New publication features expert advice on recovery
NEWS 20 December 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Charities face Scottish Government cash cut - despite heroic pandemic response
As the dust settles on last week’s budget, it has become clear that financial support for charities will take a hit
NEWS 16 December 2021 by Graham Martin
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Public don't realise extent of homeless children in Scotland
A classroom full of children are made homeless each day in Scotland
NEWS 16 December 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Foodbanks could be history
Current system places a reliance on emergency food aid
NEWS 16 December 2021 by Robert Armour
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Scottish campaigners slam moves to change Human Rights Act
Critics warn proposals are muddled and unnecessary
NEWS 15 December 2021 by Robert Armour
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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