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Cancer Support Scotland We talked to Stephanie Quigley, service manager with Cancer Support Scotland,“Cancer Support Scotland is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer,Due to the detrimental impact Covid-19 had on people’s mental health and not being able to access face,minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, due to these alarming figures and more significantly Covid,-19 there were increased rates of anxiety, depression and complex trauma.

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£20m coronavirus support fund launched

NEWS 25 March 2020 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

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Charities can now apply for vital funding to help them stabilise and manage cash flows through the crisis

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COVID-19 and the impact on Social Enterprise in Scotland

Part two – support and information Lots of concern about cashflow, particularly from organisations that,What people are asking for: ● A one-stop-shop for support to decide what fund might work best, clarity,about funding support with better FAQs, guidance and signposting ● Information on what to do if situation,Ensure those without business premises also get support. ● Webinar and technology guidance and support,Sector solutions to COVID-19: limited info but some organisations likely to take a lead eg Food Train

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Working together to ensure everyone can have their say

OPINION 11 March 2021 by Catherine Heggie

Management

Catherine Heggie talks about the Electoral Commission's approach to engaging with people who face barriers to voting

https://tfn.scot/opinion/working-together-to-ensure-everyone-can-have-their-say

Let’s keep this online – change your constitution to keep virtual meetings

Rhonda McLean

31 March 2021

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Support & learning

At the time when the first COVID-19 lockdown came into effect, the inability to hold formal members’,In order to support good governance, those amendments to the constitution should not just remove barriers,remote participation in meetings OSCR - Changing your governing document to allow for virtual meetings: FAQs

https://scvo.scot/p/42907/2021/03/31/lets-keep-this-online-changing-your-constitution-to-keep-virtual-meetings