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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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It has not gone away: cost of living crisis continues to devastate
Capital food bank reveals that demand is soaring - in the city and across Scotland
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
A new start, a better economy and tackling child poverty  
The new first minister has stated that one of his top priorities is eliminating child poverty. This is certainly a central aim on the journey towards a practical, real-world, wellbeing economy that impacts our daily lives
OPINION 16 May 2024 by Duncan Thorp
 
Homelessness accommodation and 19 jobs at risk as Edinburgh charity ends council contract
Right There said it has been forced to make the decision by City of Edinburgh Council. 
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Government u-turn sees Men’s Shed funding awarded
SMSA warned t it faced being wound up by the end of the year if alternatives could not be found. 
NEWS 15 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Council row with homelessness charity could see 40 people on street
Supported accommodation provider and charity, Right There, runs three units in the city, paid for by a council contract. 
NEWS 15 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Highlands active listening charity joins Change Mental Health
Listen Well Scotland is set to become part of national mental health charity Change Mental Health.
NEWS 14 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Men’s Shed Association faces winding up amid funding crisis
The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) has warned it faces being wound up.
NEWS 13 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
What impact would Scotland’s missing billions make?
Emma Jackson says we need a system reset - and must make it easier for people to claim what they are entitled to
OPINION 13 May 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Demand for fuel voucher and emergency credit advice soared over the winter
Country's CABs unlock £3 million for clients
NEWS 17 April 2024 by Graham Martin
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Disability, dignity and designing a new safety net 
Emma Jackson: to our collective shame, too many disabled people are struggling - but is doesn't have to be this way
OPINION 15 April 2024 by Emma Jackson
 
Sky high bills forced parents to turn off energy over the coldest months 
Families torn as they can’t afford heating but are concerned they are negatively impacting their children's health and wellbeing
NEWS 12 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Government "can't remain blind" over school meals debt
Families are struggling to afford the most basic necessities for children
NEWS 10 April 2024 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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