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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Campaigners push for formal definition of deafblindness
They say it is a distinct disability
NEWS 7 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
Sinister move by Home Office could have "disastrous impact" on charities
Moves to charge for advice
NEWS 6 May 2024 by Robert Armour
 
First Minister’s resignation can’t affect our sector’s priorities
Political upheaval can’t detract from the sector’s needs
OPINION 1 May 2024 by Anna Fowlie
 
Make your voice heard on Disability Commissioner proposals
Karen Adam MSP encourages people and organisations to share their views on proposals to establish a Disability Commissioner in Scotland
OPINION 1 May 2024 by Karen Adam
 
No easy journey: families punished by barriers to prison visits
Failure to support contact impacts the family, who have not committed an offence but nevertheless suffer the consequences
NEWS 30 April 2024 by Graham Martin
 
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
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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