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Scots worried about spending Christmas alone

Samaritans has revealed the main concerns of people calling its helpline

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#NeverMoreNeeded

Charity manifesto calls for extra support and an end to dehumanising benefits tests

The MS Society Scotland has released its manifesto for next year's election

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Airport to make 150,000 masks available for charities

Edinburgh Airport is giving away the masks to community groups and organisations in the area

NEWS 1 December 2020

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Festive cash boost will help struggling families

Child poverty campaigners have welcomed a one-off £100 grant that will be paid before Christmas

NEWS 1 December 2020

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

#NeverMoreNeeded

Second lockdown leads to fall in community support

NEWS 1 December 2020

Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

Cancer charity in push for volunteers

Cancer Research UK has seen its volunteer numbers drop by half

NEWS 1 December 2020

Health & Social Care

#NeverMoreNeeded

Charities need support this Giving Tuesday

SCVO is highlighting that organisations are #NeverMoreNeeded as politicians prepare to debate the importance of the sector

NEWS 30 November 2020

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