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Niall Christie

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Charities and civil society groups hit out at UK Government’s blocking of gender bill
The Bill, widely supported by charities across the country, passed overwhelmingly in the Scottish Parliament in December.
NEWS 19 January 2023
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
 
Petition launched to save Food Train Glasgow
The older people’s charity supports more than 400 over-65s across Glasgow.
NEWS 19 January 2023
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Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Poorest Scots being left behind, health charity warns
Infants and young to middle aged men are thought to be the most at risk.
NEWS 17 January 2023
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Edinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to £100,000 of crowdfunding.
NEWS 17 January 2023
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
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#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Scottish aid charity warns of costs rising by a fifth
Alongside the cost of living crisis, many of the countries where the charity works are impacted by conflict, climate change and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
NEWS 17 January 2023
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
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#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
“Save the date”: The Gathering 2023 details unveiled
The event will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in the capital.
NEWS 17 January 2023
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Culture & Leisure
 
Charities granted permission to appeal Rwanda ruling
Charities, including Care4Calais, applied for permission to appeal the courts judgement, which has now been granted.
NEWS 16 January 2023
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
 
Glasgow Food Train enters fight for survival after losing council funding bid
Food Train’s rejected funding application to Glasgow City Council was for a three-year package of support made up of around £150,000 each year until 2026.
NEWS 13 January 2023
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Health & Social Care
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#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Workers at Shelter win 7% pay rise after strike
Workers at Shelter took part in strike action late last year, with more than 600 staff taking part in the walkout. 
NEWS 12 January 2023
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Social Justice & Poverty
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#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Urban farm could avoid closure, council says
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.
NEWS 12 January 2023
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