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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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Cost of living crisis is a "toxic cocktail" - and people will freeze or starve this winter
Citizen's Advice says the coming crisis will be on a par with the pandemic
NEWS 22 August 2022 by Graham Martin
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Sleep out to help families through the cost of living crisis
After a two-year absence, the event returns on Friday, 7 October
NEWS 19 August 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Older people will be plunged into cost of living misery this autumn
"This is nothing short of terrifying - our worst fears are being realised"
NEWS 19 August 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Global housing expert to attend Scottish homelessness conference
Home For 10 is hosted by Homeless Network Scotland
NEWS 18 August 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Fringe play exposes the plight of precarious work
The new play, showing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, lays bare the impact of insecure work.
NEWS 16 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Hospital project reduces admissions
Pilot project proves to be huge success
NEWS 16 August 2022 by Rab Armour
 
Charity launches cost of living crisis care appeal
Many families supported by CHAS are feeling the devastating effect of rising costs and are struggling to make ends meet.
NEWS 16 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Cost of living scams you should watch out for as criminals prey on struggling households
Fraudsters using emails, texts and social media to prey on people
NEWS 16 August 2022 by Graham Martin
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Lifeline services at risk as voluntary organisations call for funding assurances
SCVO believes that planned, multi-year funding is key to ensuring that vital public services provided by charities and voluntary groups can continue.  
NEWS 16 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Do the right thing": Calls for bridging payments to be widened amid crisis
Over 120 groups have come together to sign an open letter to the First Minister, urging her to “continue to do the right thing”. 
NEWS 15 August 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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