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Posts by Niall Christie

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Government urged to push further in legislative programme
“When used, the powers of our Parliament can bring positive change."
NEWS 6 September 2022
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Former Commonwealth athlete takes on new role as charity’s sight loss ambassador 
The former athlete has been connected with FVSC for over a decade.
NEWS 17 August 2022
Families & Young People
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
 
Fringe play exposes the plight of precarious work
The new play, showing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, lays bare the impact of insecure work.
NEWS 16 August 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
 
Charity launches cost of living crisis care appeal
Many families supported by CHAS are feeling the devastating effect of rising costs and are struggling to make ends meet.
NEWS 16 August 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
Lifeline services at risk as voluntary organisations call for funding assurances
SCVO believes that planned, multi-year funding is key to ensuring that vital public services provided by charities and voluntary groups can continue.  
NEWS 16 August 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
 
"Do the right thing": Calls for bridging payments to be widened amid crisis
Over 120 groups have come together to sign an open letter to the First Minister, urging her to “continue to do the right thing”. 
NEWS 15 August 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
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Regeneration & Housing
 
Planning Aid Scotland announce appointment of new chief executive
She succeeds Petra Biberbach who is stepping down after successfully leading the organisation for the last 18 years.
NEWS 12 August 2022
Management
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
 
Animal welfare charity calls for an end to driven grouse shooting and snaring ban
September’s demonstration will take place at Holyrood
NEWS 12 August 2022
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Social Justice & Poverty
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Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation announced board additions
The key appointments will join a diverse board which already includes senior academic and business leaders.
NEWS 11 August 2022
Management
Funding & Finance
 
Climate festival announced plans for September
The full calendar can be found on the Climate Fringe website.
NEWS 11 August 2022
Management
Environment & International
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