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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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Mental health guidance says families must be involved in decision making
Relatives should know their rights
NEWS 30 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
The voluntary sector has a critical role in supporting people with sight loss 
With an expected rise in the number of people being diagnosed with sight loss in Scotland, the third sector’s role is more important than ever
OPINION 30 April 2024 by Jacquie Winning
 
Where do universal human rights begin?
Lydia Murphy explores the value of a human-rights based approach to social justice in Scotland
OPINION 29 April 2024 by Lydia Murphy
 
Sick note rhetoric does not match reality
Prime minister's remarks increase stigma and drive people deeper in to destitution, writes Erica Young
OPINION 29 April 2024 by Erica Young
 
Commission details approach for coming years
It aims to strengthen the country's approach to human rights
NEWS 29 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
New community organisation launches in Inverclyde with £100k donation
Ambitious programme of support for local people
NEWS 29 April 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Chaos at Holyrood: Scotland's charities speak out
Hard fought for policies which can transform lives must be maintained, they say
NEWS 26 April 2024 by Graham Martin
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Social Bite unveils ambitious new housing programme
South Lanarkshire Council gave the green light to a proposed 'village' in Rutherglen
NEWS 26 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Utility Aid proud to be supporting SCVO’s village and community hall conference 
Partner content: Emily Berry, partnership manager at Utility Aid, talks about the support it is providing to village and community halls across the country
OPINION 26 April 2024 SCVO partner
 
Protecting children from criminal exploitation
Action for Children’s service to help children coerced into exploitative criminal activity in Edinburgh launched in November 2020
NEWS 26 April 2024 by Graham Martin
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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