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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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Civil society express concerns about anti-strike legislation
The legislation would allow Ministers to write regulations in any services within six sectors that will force workers to work during strike action. 
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity reveals cost of living cutbacks forced on households
The charity is running Big Energy Saving Winter, a campaign encouraging people worried about energy bills and the cost of living to seek advice.
NEWS 30 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Campaigners fight to save tower blocks from demolition
Three hundred homes will be built on the site
NEWS 26 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Almost a quarter of charity clients report cost of living as debt driver 
Energy arrears have continued to rise among StepChange Scotland clients.
NEWS 26 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Thousands of disabled people’s jobs and careers at risk, charity warns
“We are calling on the Department of Work and Pensions to take decisive and comprehensive action to cut the backlog urgently."
NEWS 26 January 2023 by Niall Christie
 
The right to food should be on the menu for everyone in Scotland
Scottish Government must work towards ensuring that everyone can enjoy an adequate diet
NEWS 24 January 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Vandalism suspected as vital disabled centre is set on fire
The Yard charity has had to deal with two fires in both its centres
NEWS 24 January 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Third sector hits back at claims civic society has been “captured” by Scottish Government
Leading voices from Scotland’s third sector have hit back at the UK’s newspaper of record.
NEWS 24 January 2023 by Niall Christie
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Community wealth: a new way forward
Explains the ethos behind the vision and how it can be rolled out
NEWS 23 January 2023 by Robert Armour
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Cost of Living Act has done little to protect vulnerable tenants charity says
Real risk Scotland's housing emergency becomes the new normal
NEWS 23 January 2023 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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