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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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Tampon Tax fund announces £3.5m for women’s charities
Grants of up to £100,000 available for groups across the UK.
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Universal Credit forcing claimants into debt and stress
Citizens Advice Scotland is calling for a raft of reforms to the benefit.
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Move to end puppy farming in Scotland
All eyes are on Scotland to bring Lucy’s Law into effect, which could bring an end to puppy dealing through third parties and cruel breeding practices
NEWS 28 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Communities more divided since Brexit vote, poll reveals
A new survey has revealed people’s views on the third sector in a society divided by Brexit and inequality.
NEWS 27 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Quarter of workers struggle to make ends meet
Citizens' Advice said more people are being impacted by wage freezes and rising living costs.
NEWS 26 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Council hits back over charity’s threat of legal action
Glasgow City Council has strongly denied Shelter Scotland's accusations that it denies homeless people vital support.
NEWS 20 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Campaign to help households save £6 million
Free financial advice service, Money Talk Team, helps low income households save more than £6 million
NEWS 19 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
 
Poll: should the state pension age be raised to 75?
POLL 19 August 2019 by Graham Martin
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Almost 15,000 veterans helped by support service
The Armed Services Advice Project has been called a "real success story".
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Revealed: 250,000 sanctioned on Universal Credit
Charity demands urgent investigation
NEWS 13 August 2019 by Robert Armour
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