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Posts by Niall Christie

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People in debt “trapped” as cost of living crisis escalates
CAS also reported a huge increase of people taking longer to clear their debts.
NEWS 7 November 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
1 comment
 
Co-founder of Scots cancer charity arrested amid “financial irregularities” investigation
The former staffer had worked in the third sector for 30 years, but it is understood she was arrested on October 30. 
NEWS 4 November 2022
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
1 comment
 
Church in Fife hosts emergency cost of crisis summit to discuss “evil of poverty”
The public event from 10am-3.30pm will feature powerful testimonies from people who are worst affected by a catastrophic increase in basic living costs.
NEWS 3 November 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
1 comment
 
Charities and social enterprises see £37million of investment at time of crisis
Big Issue Invest’s (BII) annual impact report for the year to March 2022 has shown those social enterprises were able to support over 2million customers across the UK in the same period.
NEWS 2 November 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Awards shine light on social enterprise stars
Judges looked at entrants across six categories, including the coveted Social Enterprise of the Year.
NEWS 2 November 2022
Management
Culture & Leisure
 
Commission calls for mandatory equality pay gap reporting
The commission found a significant need for more data on ethnicity pay gaps and disability in the workforce across Scotland and the UK. 
NEWS 2 November 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
Consultation launched on Freedom of Information reform
The bill will aim to improve enforcement, encourage an increase in proactive publication and ensure sufficient resources are in place for the regulator to enable the law to work.
NEWS 2 November 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
 
Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits
“The Scottish Government must use the opportunity of its forthcoming Energy Strategy to chart a clear path away from fossil fuels."
NEWS 1 November 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
1 comment
 
Scotland’s annual Christmas Toybank Appeal launched
Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/campaign/Toybank2022 and will be used to purchase new toys or gift vouchers for children.
NEWS 1 November 2022
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Union warns of widespread strikes across Scottish third sector
"The sector is in crisis with staff leaving in droves in search of employment with better pay and working conditions."
NEWS 31 October 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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