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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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Perfect storm for the most vulnerable as they face massive energy bill hike
The typical gas and electricity customer is likely to see their bill go up by £139 to £1,277 a year
NEWS 6 August 2021 by Graham Martin
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Exclusive: TV presenter’s charity role in doubt after Covid-19 comments
Neil Oliver said he would “cheerfully risk” catching the virus and claimed there is “another Battle of Britain being fought just now”
NEWS 5 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
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Charity introduces safeguarding measures after volunteers met vulnerable callers for sex
Samaritans will monitor phone calls amid claims of inappropriate behaviour
NEWS 3 August 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
No luck Nigel: RNLI turns the tide on right wing attackers
Charity reports 2,000% donations spike after it's abused for saving lives
NEWS 30 July 2021 by Graham Martin
 
Drug deaths hit new level as statistics lay bare inequalities in Scotland
The country saw a record number of fatalities for a seventh year in a row
NEWS 30 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
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#ChristiePlus10: Radical Scotland? Not yet, but we can be if we choose.
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 28 July 2021 by Adam Lang
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New support service for women fleeing domestic abuse
More support for vulnerable women
NEWS 27 July 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Scots women's groups hail £5m boost to tackle rising gender-based violence
Significant boost for a total of 12 organisations
NEWS 26 July 2021 by Robert Armour
 
New guidance to help landlords give refugees secure housing
Campaigners unite to launch new initiative
NEWS 23 July 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Education charity agrees recognition deal with union
UNISON can now negotiate on behalf of TIE members of staff
NEWS 22 July 2021 by Gareth Jones
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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