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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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Disabled access worsens across the UK during pandemic, new study warns
A new survey by Euan’s Guide has warned that disabled people overwhelmingly believe they have been disadvantaged post-lockdown. 
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Scrap the Cap": Campaigners demand end to benefit cap after no response from Chancellor
After the letter went unanswered by the Chancellor, they are travelling to Downing Street to deliver it in person.
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Charity warns of "astronomical" rise in bills for remote and rural homes
Those who rely on oil are not protected by the energy price cap, which sets a limit on the maximum amount suppliers can charge for gas and electricity.
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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Cash payments should be prioritised for families in poverty
Cash gives low-income families more flexibility
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
New CEO unveiled for street paper network charity
Mike Findlay, a third sector leader with 20 years of experience working in senior communications roles in both London and Scotland, will take over at the helm of the charity from May 2. 
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity warns of link between debt and mental wellbeing
gets set to face more pressure in the coming months with rising energy bills and prices in the shops, CAS is running the Debt Happens campaign.
NEWS 21 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity clashes with council over vital support provided to city's homeless
Services such as a soup kitchen are in jeopardy
NEWS 18 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Age Scotland launches media guide to help make ageism old news
The guide aims to ensure the media avoid ageist and negative stereotypes in the messages and images they use.
NEWS 17 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels
"This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer." 
NEWS 17 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Charities say Scottish Government must maximise social security payments
"This is a vital opportunity to strengthen our social security system and help prevent parents from having to turn to charity to feed their families.” 
NEWS 16 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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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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