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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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Charity warns of link between debt and mental wellbeing
gets set to face more pressure in the coming months with rising energy bills and prices in the shops, CAS is running the Debt Happens campaign.
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity clashes with council over vital support provided to city's homeless
Services such as a soup kitchen are in jeopardy
NEWS 18 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Age Scotland launches media guide to help make ageism old news
The guide aims to ensure the media avoid ageist and negative stereotypes in the messages and images they use.
NEWS 17 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels
"This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer." 
NEWS 17 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities say Scottish Government must maximise social security payments
"This is a vital opportunity to strengthen our social security system and help prevent parents from having to turn to charity to feed their families.” 
NEWS 16 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Home Energy Scotland helps combat rising fuel costs
A referral to Home Energy Scotland can help clients access advice, support and Warmer Homes Scotland, the Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty programme.
OPINION 15 March 2022 Sponsored content
 
Social Bite expands south and opens coffee shop in London
Pastures new for the sandwich chain
NEWS 15 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
TFN magazine's March edition is out now - read it here!
Mag looks at charities and the arms industry
NEWS 14 March 2022 by Graham Martin
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Ukraine crisis: landlords urged to let tenants shelter refugees
"Put the refugee crisis onto the agenda of your next board meeting"
OPINION 11 March 2022 by Robina Qureshi
 
The Action Group receives Stonewall award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion at work
Reflections on joining the Diversity Champions programme
OPINION 10 March 2022 by Lisa Williamson
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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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