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Disabled people abused over physical distancing

NEWS 12 June 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

The overwhelming majority of disabled Scots say they have faced difficulties with physical distancing

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-people-abused-over-physical-distancing

Homelessness charity secures use of iconic hotel

NEWS 22 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Regeneration & Housing

Edinburgh’s Old Waverley Hotel will be used as emergency accommodation during the coronavirus outbreak.

https://tfn.scot/news/homelessness-charity-secures-use-of-iconic-hotel

Charities should not be put off from making furlough applications

NEWS 8 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Management

A legal expert has said organisations that receive public funding may still be able to furlough staff in certain circumstances

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-should-not-be-put-off-from-making-furlough-applications

Cat and dog home battles on

NEWS 1 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

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Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home has pledged to continue supporting animals and staff through the coronavirus crisis as it faces up to a £650,000 loss

https://tfn.scot/news/cat-and-dog-home-battles-on

IT giants offer free video conferencing

NEWS 9 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

IBM and Cisco will provide the Webex conferencing tool for free to charities

https://tfn.scot/news/it-giants-offer-free-video-conferencing

Fight against knife crime continues

NEWS 19 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Knife crime has dropped dramatically since No Knives Better Lives was introduced 10 years ago

https://tfn.scot/news/fight-against-knife-crime-continues

Funding boost to help disadvantaged become community leaders

NEWS 1 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Social Justice & Poverty

Scottish charities working with disabled people and former addicts to receive share of National Lottery cash.

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-boost-to-help-disadvantaged-become-community-leaders

First Minister joins Turning Point Scotland on charity’s 20th anniversary

NEWS 2 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Social Justice & Poverty

Social charity Turning Point Scotland has marked its 20th anniversary.

https://tfn.scot/news/first-minister-joins-turning-point-scotland-on-charitys-20th-anniversary

International volunteer warning

NEWS 18 September 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Charging social care volunteers for visas will lead to vital support being lost, organisations have warned

https://tfn.scot/news/international-volunteer-warning

£15m to help families get online

NEWS 18 August 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

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The second phase of Connecting Scotland will support 23,000 low income households to utilise the internet and gain key digital skills

https://tfn.scot/news/15m-to-help-families-get-online

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Disabled people abused over physical distancing

Homelessness charity secures use of iconic hotel

Charities should not be put off from making furlough applications

Cat and dog home battles on

IT giants offer free video conferencing

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Funding boost to help disadvantaged become community leaders

First Minister joins Turning Point Scotland on charity’s 20th anniversary

International volunteer warning

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