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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Posts by Niall Christie

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Exclusive: UK Government failed to carry out impact assessment ahead of £6 billion international aid cuts
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office also fails to answer questions on aid target u-turn
NEWS 16 July 2025
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
 
Renewed call for the public to rethink attitudes towards mental ill health 
Nine in 10 people with experience of mental illness face stigma from those closest to them. 
NEWS 16 July 2025
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
 
Watchdog warns UK refugee costs could absorb one-fifth of reduced aid budget
New report highlights need for improved cross-government coordination to make the most of reduced funding. 
NEWS 15 July 2025
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
 
National award for Castlemilk human rights campaigners
A six-year long battle continues with the group being recognised for their work. 
NEWS 15 July 2025
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
 
Charity leader recognised at university graduation
Former charity CEO Geoff Leask was honoured in Paisley. 
NEWS 15 July 2025
Management
 
Unheard voices reshape health and care in pioneering arts research project
Research led by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh proposes a redesign of health and care services.
NEWS 15 July 2025
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
 
MSPs support grassroots charitable advocacy organisation
Reach Advocacy garnered support on a visit to Holyrood. 
NEWS 14 July 2025
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
 
Small charities: cementing the bedrock of our communities
For Small Charity Week, which runs till 28 June, TFN's Niall Christie spoke to two grassroots groups to explore the challenges they face
NEWS 25 June 2025
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Charity-run care home in Greenock to close doors
The Greenock Medical Aid Society cited 'rising costs' and 'sector-wide challenges'.
NEWS 6 June 2025
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
Unpaid carers lead the way in Age Scotland’s new dementia guide
This launch is part of wider work to embed inclusive, experience-led perspectives. 
NEWS 6 June 2025
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Health & Social Care
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