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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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Sex workers forced onto streets during lockdown
Risks being taken through desperation
NEWS 16 April 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Furlough queries dominate concerns raised
Almost a third of coronavirus related enquiries made to a national advice service centre around the job retention scheme
NEWS 14 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities unite to provide 350 meals a week
Five organisations have joined forces to feed homeless people in Glasgow.
NEWS 6 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Emergency funding to support domestic abuse charities
The Scottish Government has announced vital funding for domestic abuse charities, as they expect an increase in cases with the country on lockdown
NEWS 1 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Bid to support city through poverty
Those facing hardship in Edinburgh are being asked to share their stories of how the coronavirus is affecting them
NEWS 31 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Asda donates £5 million to food banks
The cash will be used to support those most vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
NEWS 24 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity welcomes suspension of benefit reviews
Citizens Advice Scotland said the move was “common sense”.
NEWS 24 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Coalition joins in cash call as schools close
Closing schools will lead to financial problems for low income families
NEWS 19 March 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Charities call for welfare fund boost
Coalition says more support must be made available during the coronavirus outbreak.
NEWS 18 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Asylum seekers failed by coronavirus lockdown
Refugees seeking asylum are still being forced to travel to Liverpool to hand in documents.
NEWS 17 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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