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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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“Build on success”: Child poverty campaigners urge expansion of Scotland’s child payment
“The Scottish child payment is already helping thousands of families just when they need support most."
NEWS 5 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity announced huge increase in demand for advice around mortgage issues
There has been a 277 per cent increase in a year.
NEWS 5 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Thousands of Scots tenants could be homeless in next six months, charity warns
The charity has identified three key flaws in the legislation that could lead to more tenants becoming homeless before March 2023.  
NEWS 4 October 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Expert group submits report to government on ending “conversion therapy” practices
he expert advisory group has recommended that all practices that aim to change, inhibit and/or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression should be banned in Scotland. 
NEWS 4 October 2022 by Niall Christie
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Poverty report paints bleak picture as Scots families struggle to heat and eat
Benefits must be uprated campaigners demand
NEWS 3 October 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Warning issued over cost of living energy bills scams
Charity expects to see a surge in fraudulent attempts to manipulate struggling households
NEWS 30 September 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Campaigners hand-in petition demanding affordable bus network in Glasgow
More than 4,500 signed the petition
NEWS 30 September 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Landmark will be lit to support older people
It comes on International Day for Older People
NEWS 30 September 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Campaigners set to take to streets across Scotland
NEWS 29 September 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Living Wage: a small step towards supporting people through the current crisis
Anna Fowlie says the Living Wage is vital - but crucial funding issues for charities must be resolved
OPINION 29 September 2022 by Anna Fowlie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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