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“We’re hear for you”: Samaritans urges people across Scotland to reach out
Samartians is highlighting the power of talking as part its Talk to Us awareness campaign.
NEWS 1 July 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
1 comment
 
Social Enterprise Scotland aims to become the single national voice for the sector 
The independent and membership-led organisation will act as a growing, strong and inclusive voice for social enterprises in Scotland. 
NEWS 1 July 2022
Management
Funding & Finance
 
Scots urged to claim benefits they are owed as cost of living crisis rages on
Last year the Citizens Advice network in Scotland helped 171,000 people and unlocked £147million for them.
NEWS 30 June 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
 
"A worrying picture": Concerns as UK charity donations drop
CAF estimates that the £10.7 billion was given across the UK during 2021, a substantial decrease from the £11.3billion given in 2020. 
NEWS 29 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
1 comment
 
National Care Service must see care homes removed from private companies
Under current Scottish Government plans, the proposed National Care Service would remain “ownership neutral”, embedding a role for the private sector in social care.
NEWS 29 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
Charity Commission reviewing claims bags of cash handed to Prince Charles
Reports claim that The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund accepted around €3million from the former Prime Minister of Qatar between 2011 and 2015. 
NEWS 28 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
 
Online community launched for LGBTQIA+ people in the voluntary sector
Organisers hope that the channel becomes a place where everyone can learn from and support each other.
NEWS 27 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
 
UK public unwilling to cut charity support despite cost of living crisis
One third of respondents have increased their charitable donations following the pandemic.
NEWS 27 June 2022
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
 
Public concerns over energy supply on the rise, charity warns
This week estimates suggested the energy price cap could increase by a further £1,000 in October, taking annual bills to close to £3,000.
NEWS 26 June 2022
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
1 comment
 
MPs warn of racist practices in international aid sector
The report, Racism in the aid sector, said the very structure of international aid still reflects the power relationships of colonialism.
NEWS 24 June 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
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