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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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Campaigners urge government to act on decarbonisation recommendations
The Just Transition Partnership, an initiative set up by Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) and Friends of Earth Scotland in 2016, had called on the Scottish Government to set up the commission.
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New report exposes foodbank crisis among Universal Credit claimants
A new report, published today by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), has revealed the extent of this.
NEWS 14 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Tributes flow as third sector stalwart and campaigner Donna Mackinnon dies
She embraced kindness, dignity and equal opportunities for all
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population
Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Campaigners call for action on non-binary equality
LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.
NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector comms professional to join executive team at SWPL
Robert Wilson will take on a role as the SWPL’s first communications and marketing manager.
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty
Levels remain high post-pandemic
NEWS 12 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Enterprise is on a mission to feed city kids
One coffee will provide a hot meal, bottled water and fruit for a child
NEWS 11 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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Campaign launched to help lone parents amid cost-of-living crisis
Donations from the appeal will be used to help single parents access practical support
NEWS 11 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Cost of living crisis sees huge increase in demand for free food
Crisis is being shouldered by charity which is findng it hard to cope
NEWS 7 July 2022 by Robert Armour
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