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Niall Christie

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Third sector groups forced to hand out redundancy notices following Scottish Government funding delay
Mr Lochhead said he would investigate the issue and said he “can’t pretend” he had had that feedback. 
NEWS 9 February 2023
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Charities among voices calling for pause of National Care Service
“There is a real risk these plans will create a schism between the Government and wider civic Scotland."
NEWS 9 February 2023
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Charity and social enterprise appoints executive director to lead impact investment fund
Arran Dewar joins SIS Ventures from Inspiring Scotland.
NEWS 8 February 2023
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Shortage of volunteer drivers has devastating impact on blind and deaf people in Aberdeen
North East Sensory Services (NESS) runs a series of social groups at its centre on John Street.
NEWS 8 February 2023
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Council confirm funding extension after “typo” which raised fears about future of capital’s third sector
A council officer said that they would work with Third Sector Interface Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council (EVOC) to underline where expertise and services are provided. 
NEWS 8 February 2023
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West Lothian charity becomes latest to announce closure
Signpost, based in Livingston, will shut on March 31 after it began as a volunteer group in 2000. 
NEWS 7 February 2023
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£86k council funding cut for Argyll and Bute charities 
Councillor are due to meet on February 16 to discuss the matter further, before the final budget is voted on on February 23. 
NEWS 6 February 2023
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“Insufficient”: North Lanarkshire charities facing council funding black hole
A number of organisations who received funding in 2022/23 saw their applications rejected for the coming year. 
NEWS 6 February 2023
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Capital's third sector faces closures as council plans to slash budgets
Officials warn that the council is facing a £76million black hole in its finances
NEWS 3 February 2023
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British Red Cross unveils new Scotland Director
Rob takes over from Marie Hayes who retires after 11 years leading the organisation’s Health and Crisis Response services across Scotland.
NEWS 2 February 2023
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