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Posts by Niall Christie

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Carers lose thousands in income each year 
Nearly half of working age carers lose £12,000 of income per year because they provide care. 
NEWS 15 January 2024
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Tens of thousands forced onto pay as you go energy against their wishes
Companies said to have used a “back door” approach. 
NEWS 14 January 2024
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Scottish Government forced to come clean on climate impacts after charity pressure
The prospect of legal action has won a promise from ministers.
NEWS 11 January 2024
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
3 comments
 
Chief executive to leave Living Streets
Stephen Edwards joined the UK walking charity in 2018.
NEWS 9 January 2024
Management
Environment & International
1 comment
 
“Beyond devastated”: Charity gutted at being forced to close
Autism Understanding Scotland announced it will shut its doors at the end of January.
NEWS 9 January 2024
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Edinburgh Rape Crisis announces temporary closure of East Lothian sexual abuse service
The charity said an “insecurity of funding” had led to the decision. 
NEWS 22 December 2023
 
Oxfam workers celebrate pay deal following Unite campaign
Members took two days of industrial action earlier this month
NEWS 22 December 2023
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Government confirm blocking of gender reform will not be appealed
The bill passed with a huge majority in Holyrood last year. 
NEWS 20 December 2023
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
1 comment
 
New artistic director appointed at Tron Theatre
Jemima has won and been nominated for a number of awards and has directed more than 42 professional productions.  
NEWS 20 December 2023
Culture & Leisure
 
“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year
NEWS 19 December 2023
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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