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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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Backlash from charities as Scottish Government unveil 'misguided' support package
On Thursday the Scottish Government announced a package of support, including a payment to some households across Scotland to tackle the rising cost of energy. 
NEWS 11 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Give councils powers to house asylum seekers, charities say
"There needs to be certain funding in place, direct funding from the Home Office, on a partnership basis.” 
NEWS 10 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Holyrood urged to commit to climate scrutiny measures outlined by citizens' assembly
Last year, the Assembly set out 16 goals and 81 recommendations for how Scotland should tackle the climate emergency in a fair and effective way. 
NEWS 10 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Majority of Scots fear rise in energy bills, survey shows
The findings come after it was announced that April’s energy price cap rise is set to add £693 to average household costs.
NEWS 9 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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"Obscene": Campaigners warn oil and gas profits could cause misery for millions
“The UK’s energy system is fundamentally broken and this is clear evidence that it doesn't work for people or the planet."
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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New employment service for women in Scotland launches
Support to get women back into work
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity warns: benefit payments need increased as third sector can't cope
Average-earning families can't cope with spiralling household expenses
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Robert Armour
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Charities urge Scots to seek out help with energy bills
Scots struggling with their rising energy bills have been urged to seek out the help of experts as the cost of living crisis continues. 
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Time to deliver on diversity
The evidence shows diversity of thought helps organisations be more responsive to customer needs, operate better services, and improves risk management. Charities are no different.
OPINION 7 February 2022 by Lucy Higginson
 
Council elections: a new post-Covid deal demanded for the blind and partially sighted
Manifesto highlights the attainment gap between schoolchildren with sight loss and their peers
NEWS 4 February 2022 by Graham Martin
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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