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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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Tech conference tackles exclusion for those with sight loss
RNIB Scotland will host the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference at Glasgow Science Centre.
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty
The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.
NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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Social care charities to join forces
Both organisations will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition for colleagues and people supported, with the intention for the merger to be complete in August 2023. 
NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
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New civil society group formed to promote Scotland’s voice in Europe
The group will focus on how the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is affecting organisations and the people they represent.
NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Call for action on children’s mental health treatment
Just 74.2 percent of patients with mental health problems were seen within 18 weeks of referral.
NEWS 6 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Foundation closes as charity group restructures
No jobs will be shed
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
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Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Hospitality group creates new charity
Aims to address cost-of-living crisis
NEWS 2 June 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Down’s Syndrome Scotland adds to board
The three new appointments are taken from across the third sector. 
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Deaf charity unveils new five-year strategy
The paper, Every Moment Counts, looks to provide support to deaf children as soon as their deafness is identified.  
NEWS 1 June 2023 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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