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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Charity workers strike - claiming pay deal could leave them homeless
Shelter staff say imposed pay deal leaves them unable to pay rent
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Government urged to prevent families being forced onto pre-payment meters
Thousands are being forced onto pre-pay tariffs
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity proves support still vital for fleeing Ukrainian families
Third sector support providing the difference to displaced families
NEWS 5 December 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Struggling to cope with the cost of living at Christmas? Seek help here
Charity provides vital information for those worries about money, debt and bills
NEWS 2 December 2022 by Graham Martin
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Edinburgh charity warns of rising bills "perfect storm"
Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises. 
NEWS 2 December 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Have your say and help improve community planning in Scotland
Ariane Burgess MSP encourages individuals and groups to take part in consultation
OPINION 2 December 2022 by Ariane Burgess
 
Global street paper network launches major fundraiser
Glasgow-based charity appeals for donations to combat poverty and homelessness this Giving Tuesday
NEWS 29 November 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Thousands of extra cancer cases in Scotland linked to deprivation
Shockingly, cancer death rates are 74% higher in the most deprived communities than the least deprived in Scotland.  
NEWS 28 November 2022 by Niall Christie
 
“Worried this winter”: Millions anxious about the cost of living and energy bills  
As a result of public discussions about rising energy costs 38% of adults in Scotland - an estimated 1.7million - feel anxious or worried about being able to pay their energy bills
NEWS 28 November 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scotland’s poorest families’ income deducted to cover debts to public bodies
The report shows that more than half of families with children in Scotland receiving Universal Credit are having their incomes reduced by the DWP to pay off these debts.
NEWS 28 November 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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