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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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Debt becomes the new normal
Arrears on mortgages, rent and regular outgoings are now commonplace for many Scots
NEWS 13 March 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Charity calls for support of older people as temperatures plummet
Day centres have become essential
NEWS 10 March 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Shelter Scotland’s second tier advice service to close after 10 years  
Following the closure of ScotWRAS, information and advice can be found online.
NEWS 10 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Anti-racism music show comes to famous Barrowlands
The annual Love Glasgow Hate Racism show will see its 2023 spectacular held at the famous Barrowlands later this year. 
NEWS 10 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
SNP leadership candidates to be quizzed on poverty and inequality 
The event, which will take place on Wednesday 15th of March, will provide an opportunity to ask questions of the leadership candidates about how they will address these and other issues.
NEWS 9 March 2023 by Niall Christie
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Charities urge chancellor to provide cost of living support
The letter warns of the devastating impact on communities if charities are forced to scale back services or stop operating.
NEWS 9 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Law clinic unveiled in honour of third sector leader
Ms Ritch was executive director of Engender, and sat on the board of Rape Crisis Scotland. 
NEWS 8 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Women’s poverty and inequality highlighted on #IWD23
The briefing highlights how women are more likely to be living in poverty in Scotland.
NEWS 8 March 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity to offer free meals to its staff
All 125 will be offered the food to fight the cost of living crisis
NEWS 7 March 2023 by Graham Martin
 
#connect23 - working together to build a digitally confident and inclusive Scotland
Siobhan Mercer on SCVO's event series which will connect and explore the country's digital landscape
OPINION 7 March 2023 by Siobhan Mercer
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