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Posts by Niall Christie

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"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
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Social Justice & Poverty
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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
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Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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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
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Social Justice & Poverty
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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
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Social Justice & Poverty
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UK public unwilling to cut charity support despite cost of living crisis
One third of respondents have increased their charitable donations following the pandemic.
NEWS 27 June 2022
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Public concerns over energy supply on the rise, charity warns
This week estimates suggested the energy price cap could increase by a further £1,000 in October, taking annual bills to close to £3,000.
NEWS 26 June 2022
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MPs warn of racist practices in international aid sector
The report, Racism in the aid sector, said the very structure of international aid still reflects the power relationships of colonialism.
NEWS 24 June 2022
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"Unjust": Charity calls for end to UK Government benefit cap
The Poverty Alliance has now written to the Chancellor, calling on him to scrap the cap, or at least raise it in line with living costs.
NEWS 23 June 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
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Regeneration & Housing
 
Pay for many third sector staff continues to fall below real living wage
The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic combined with rising living costs has left many third sector workers struggling to keep their heads above water.
NEWS 23 June 2022
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Social Justice & Poverty
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Award-winning music and dementia charity marks partnership milestone
The partnership will see HSCN spread the word of the power of personally meaningful music for people affected by dementia throughout the Highlands. 
NEWS 21 June 2022
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Health & Social Care
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