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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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Impact of Covid on mental health services revealed
43% of patients have missed out on treatment since the pandemic began
NEWS 23 September 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Student carers to benefit from new training module
Carers Trust Scotland aims to improve support for students in Scotland’s colleges
NEWS 21 September 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
International volunteer warning
Charging social care volunteers for visas will lead to vital support being lost, organisations have warned
NEWS 18 September 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Online awards extravaganza approaches
There are just seven days until the Scottish Charity Awards, with guests able to attend for free and from the comfort of their sofa
NEWS 18 September 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Sector’s mental health fears grow
Organisations are growing increasingly concerned about the mental health of their staff and service users, a new report has shown
NEWS 18 September 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
BHF unveils strategy to deal with Covid-19 hit
The charity is set to cut up to 300 roles and has announced several changes to its directorate
NEWS 17 September 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Cancer charities unite to increase fundraising
Vital work of cancer charities hit by downturn in income
NEWS 17 September 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Stroke patients left behind during pandemic
Charity warns survivors face years of misery unless action is taken
NEWS 17 September 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sense Scotland founder member steps down as chair
Roy Cox OBE has led the disability charity since 1993
NEWS 15 September 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Launching a new support service in the time of Covid-19
Flexibility, collaboration and clear communication are vital, writes Laura Andre
OPINION 14 September 2020 Guest post
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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