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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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Removal of Covid-19 renter protections a cause for concern, charity warns
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has said an overhaul to Scotland’s housing policy should be at the forefront of attempts to “build back better” from Covid-19. 
NEWS 21 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn rising bills could put domestic abuse survivors at greater risk
Scottish Women’s Aid found victims of domestic violence rarely have control of their own money
NEWS 21 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity urges MPs to back training scheme for offshore workers
An overwhelming majority of workers in the energy sector support the proposal.
NEWS 18 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Equality campaigners welcome court decision on census
The guidance says that trans men and trans women can answer the sex question in line with how they live their lives.
NEWS 17 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Scots charity launches fresh school meals appeal for South Sudan
Mary’s Meals is already feeding around 70,000 hungry children every school day in South Sudan. 
NEWS 17 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Families on benefits will be forced to cut back on basic essentials, charity warns
For families subject to the benefit cap, the loss will be even greater.
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Homeless accommodation is too costly for those in employment, survey reveals
Many would need to leave work and claim benefits to afford accommodation
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Overturn blanket no pets bans in the rented sector urge campaigners
Policy is outdated and unfair
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Robert Armour
 
TFN magazine's February edition is out now - read it here!
This month we take a look at the cost of living crisis
NEWS 15 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
How to help your clients with their rising fuel bills
Sponsored content: stark findings demonstrate the challenges ahead for Scottish households in the coming months
OPINION 14 February 2022 by Andrew Bartlett
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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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