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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

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Posts by Niall Christie


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In May 2019, the Scottish Government declared a climate emergency and has pledged to drastically reduce emissions from Scotland. 

 
Mary’s Meals is already feeding around 70,000 hungry children every school day in South Sudan. 

 
For families subject to the benefit cap, the loss will be even greater.

 
"There really hasn’t been a better time to join the environmental movement to ensure we leave a long-lasting legacy for the generations to come."

 
On Thursday the Scottish Government announced a package of support, including a payment to some households across Scotland to tackle the rising cost of energy. 

 
Key findings include 74 per cent of organisations are struggling with staff capacity to deliver services.

 
"There needs to be certain funding in place, direct funding from the Home Office, on a partnership basis.” 

 
Last year, the Assembly set out 16 goals and 81 recommendations for how Scotland should tackle the climate emergency in a fair and effective way. 

 
The findings come after it was announced that April’s energy price cap rise is set to add £693 to average household costs.

 
The charity, formerly known as Highland Children & Young People’s Forum, has rebranded after more than 20 years.