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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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Centres close as charity faces increased demand on services
Two rescue centres will close in Caithness and Ayr
NEWS 29 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Scots faith leaders back care workers' wage campaign
Frontline care staff need fair wage for challenging jobs
NEWS 28 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
‘Debt trap’ fears over unaffordable energy bills
Around a third of people who sought advice around utilities also need advice on another issue.
NEWS 24 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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Huge majority support for carbon land tax on Scotland’s large estates
The John Muir Trust has now launched a public petition in support of the tax.
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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Scottish Tory leader slammed by charity CEO after drug claims
Alex Feis-Bryce of Transform Drug Policy Foundation condemned Douglas Ross’ comments.
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
More than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty
The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance - Scotland's anti-poverty network.
NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Government told to improve families reuniting with children in care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Drug deaths drop but Scotland remains drug death capital of Europe
Charity laments the country is "well beyond the need for urgent action"
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Robert Armour
 
How are disabled people’s human rights being addressed in Scotland?
Disabled people cannot wait another seven years for their rights to be fully protected without action from the Scottish Government
OPINION 22 August 2023 by Eilidh Dickson
 
Age Scotland hits out at Green minister’s comments about older people
The charity said Patrick Harvie’s comments were “ill-considered”. 
NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
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