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Benefits system fails people with mental health problems

A lifeline benefit is poorly designed for people with mental health problems

NEWS 3 November 2016

Health & Social Care

Firework hooligans hit wildlife at charity reserve

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is urging the public not to set off fireworks near important areas for wildlife

NEWS 3 November 2016

Environment & International

Police harassment fears as sex workers given rights advice

A charity has produced “know your rights” cards for indoor sex workers in case they get targeted by the police

NEWS 3 November 2016

Health & Social Care

Charities vital in welcoming refugees to Scotland

Charities will spearhead a new strategy to welcome refugees to Scotland

NEWS 2 November 2016

Social Justice & Poverty

Severe council cuts to devastate voluntary groups

Voluntary groups in the Highlands are to be subjected to “severe” funding cuts

NEWS 2 November 2016

Tories rob Scots households of £2 billion a year

Scottish households will be robbed of more than £2 BILLION a year as a result of Tory welfare reforms

NEWS 2 November 2016

Social Justice & Poverty

How council cuts are devastating the poorest communities

The poorest Scots who are most dependent on the voluntary sector are being disproportionately hit by council cuts, a new report has revealed

NEWS 1 November 2016

Health & Social Care

Merger for Scottish children’s charities

Scottish children’s charities the Archie Foundation and Friends of the Special Nursery (FOTSN) have announced a merger

NEWS 1 November 2016

Families & Young People

Oxfam and bookseller tie-up will help refugees

The UK’s biggest bookseller has pledged to donate £5 of every copy of its book of the month to Oxfam’s work with refugees

NEWS 1 November 2016

Culture & Leisure

Scotland’s highest paid charity boss resigns

Stuart Earley, the chief executive of the Scottish SPCA, is standing down with immediate effect

NEWS 1 November 2016

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