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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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Evidence sought on disability care during lockdown
Disabled people and carers are being asked to take part in a new survey.
NEWS 15 July 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Video highlights new guidelines for visiting opticians
RNIB Scotland has collaborated with optometrists to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.
NEWS 15 July 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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Mental health charity launches training courses
The programme aims to create mentally healthy workplaces.
NEWS 14 July 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
People flock to mental health anti-stigma sessions
​Designed to challenge pre-conceived ideas
NEWS 13 July 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Cancer could become “the forgotten C”
Treatment needs to be restored as an urgent priority
NEWS 9 July 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Child abuse inquiry to resume
Inquiry was postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
NEWS 9 July 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Disabled people shielding feel abandoned
A new survey from Inclusion Scotland shows many disabled Scots feel they have to shield but do not feel supported
NEWS 9 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
£9m for Future Pathways project
The support service for adult survivors of childhood abuse while they were in care has been extended by the Scottish Government
NEWS 8 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Wednesday 8 July
Reporting on how the voluntary sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded
FEATURE 8 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Face masks exemption campaign launched
A charity is highlighting that many disabled people are unable to wear face masks
NEWS 7 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
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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