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UK Government faces criticism over human rights plans
A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 
NEWS 5 July 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
 
Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark launched to support inclusive social spaces
The mark is a visible symbol which can be displayed to show a social space is welcoming to LGBTI+ people. 
NEWS 4 July 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
 
Former SENScot staff members to take up four key roles at Social Enterprise Scotland
Kim Wallace, previously deputy director of SENScot, has been appointed as the new director of membership for SES.
NEWS 1 July 2022
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
“We’re hear for you”: Samaritans urges people across Scotland to reach out
Samartians is highlighting the power of talking as part its Talk to Us awareness campaign.
NEWS 1 July 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
 
Social Enterprise Scotland aims to become the single national voice for the sector 
The independent and membership-led organisation will act as a growing, strong and inclusive voice for social enterprises in Scotland. 
NEWS 1 July 2022
Management
Funding & Finance
 
Scots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on
Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.
NEWS 30 June 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
 
"A worrying picture": Concerns as UK charity donations drop
CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given in 2020. 
NEWS 29 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
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National Care Service must see care homes removed from private companies
Under current Scottish Government plans, the proposed National Care Service would remain “ownership neutral”, embedding a role for the private sector in social care.
NEWS 29 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
Charity Commission reviewing claims bags of cash handed to Prince Charles
Reports claim that The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund accepted around €3million from the former Prime Minister of Qatar between 2011 and 2015. 
NEWS 28 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
 
Online community launched for LGBTQIA+ people in the voluntary sector
Organisers hope that the channel becomes a place where everyone can learn from and support each other.
NEWS 27 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
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