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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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“Urgent action needed”: Alarm at local child poverty figures
New research has warned levels of child poverty remain unacceptably high across Scotland and the rest of the UK. 
NEWS 5 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scots businessman launches children’s charity
Its aim is to give children the right tools to succeed in life including literacy, numeracy and the basic online skills.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Top award for young volunteer
Schoolboy receives accolades for commitment to volunteering
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
A celebration of peer volunteers!
It’s Volunteer Week 2023 and a chance to celebrate the fabulous and enriching contribution peer volunteers bring to mental health services and support.
OPINION 1 June 2023 by Lesley Smith
 
Government failure to eradicate poverty holds back economy and damages livelihoods, new research reveals
In a major report the leading charities warn that the failure of successive governments to drive down poverty is causing significant harm
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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New report urges more investment in advice
Citizens Advice Scotland are the largest provider of free advice in Scotland.
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Report shines light on Scotland's role in social and environmental harm
The demand for these materials is going to increase significantly with the growing energy transition.
NEWS 31 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Who Cares? Scotland chair to step down
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career. 
NEWS 30 May 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Value of CAB volunteers tops £17million since the pandemic 
According to the most recent available figures, over 1,500 people volunteer in CABs across the country.
NEWS 29 May 2023 by Niall Christie
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