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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Worried this winter: people struggling with energy bills can get help
Over 1.4 million people in Scotland are worried about being able to adequately heat their home this winter
NEWS 21 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Appeal launched as vital fund looks set to run out before Christmas
Charity needs to secure critical donations for its Urgent Assistance Fund
NEWS 17 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Older people urgently need support to get through another difficult winter 
LifeCare encourages people to share a little warmth through the charity’s Winter Warmer appeal
NEWS 9 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Edinburgh CIC expands its winter coat exchange across the UK
Having to sacrifice basic necessities such as a winter coat can have a hugely detrimental impact on a person’s dignity and on their mental wellbeing
NEWS 8 November 2023 by Graham Martin
 
StepChange: Women bearing brunt of the cost of living crisis
The data shows women are struggling more to keep up with household essentials and bear a greater responsibility for these costs.
NEWS 8 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Cash-first future: Making food banks history in Scotland
Campaigners from a number of groups came together at the Gathering.
NEWS 7 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Unity Centre to close after 17 years
Discussions began as far back as last year about the potential for closure. 
NEWS 7 November 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Charity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise
Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.
NEWS 20 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Petition launched after Creative Scotland budget cut by £6.6million
The government had previously made budget promises earlier this year. 
NEWS 29 September 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Fresh appeal as Scotland faces a deficit of 500 foster families
Current economic crisis is making matters worse
NEWS 18 September 2023 by Robert Armour
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