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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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Parents will come out of the crisis poorer
Douglas Guest looks at what needs to happen now to create a better society post-Covid
OPINION 3 July 2020 Guest post
 
Scots worried about redundancy doubles
Citizens Advice Scotland has reported a huge rise in the amount of people seeking advice around redundancy
NEWS 2 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
The new way to rebuild back better
Iain MacRitchie says the Covid crisis presents a one-off opportunity to build a better Scotland
OPINION 2 July 2020 Guest post
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Vulnerable people still unable to access food
The survey by Which?, found that almost half of those shielding in Scotland have been unable to access vital supplies
NEWS 2 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Epidemic of loneliness in Scotland
Age Scotland has raised its concern after a new study showed older people are struggling to cope during lockdown
NEWS 30 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
New advocacy service launched
The Scottish Government has launched a new service to help disabled people access the benefits they are entitled to
NEWS 30 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Safety fears as charity subjected to vile, hate filled attacks
An acclaimed charity has revealed the horrific levels of abuse it has received – leaving organisers and volunteers worried about their safety
NEWS 30 June 2020 by Graham Martin
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Charities want support for those on Universal Credit
A coalition of organisations wants the suspension of Universal Credit sanctions to continue for a further six months
NEWS 29 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Refugee charities slam hotel policy for asylum seekers
Charities previously warned about moving vulnerable asylum seekers
NEWS 29 June 2020 by Robert Armour
 
AFC Community Trust awarded £85,000 from government fund
The cash will be used to distribute food to vulnerable people in the north-east.
NEWS 24 June 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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