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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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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Policy is outdated and unfair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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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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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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