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Charity patron resigns as prime minister

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, most commonly known as Boris Johnson, headed up the Conservative government since July 2019.

NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie

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Charities call on chancellor to tackle fuel costs crisis

“We also want to see the government working alongside charities to explore ways we can meet these rising costs so their vital work can continue.”

NEWS 6 July 2022 by Niall Christie

Life through a lens: a snapshot of mental health

Organisers reveal plans for this year’s Perth and Kinross Mental Health and Wellbeing Festival

NEWS 5 July 2022 by Graham Martin

Hundreds finally recieve their Duke of Edinburgh awards following pandemic

Many had waited years to recieve their gold award

NEWS 4 July 2022 by Robert Armour

“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 by Niall Christie

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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 by Niall Christie

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 by Niall Christie

"Unjust": Charity calls for end to UK Government benefit cap

The Poverty Alliance has now written to the Chancellor, calling on him to scrap the cap, or at least raise it in line with living costs.

NEWS 23 June 2022 by Niall Christie

Employers urged to look at more innovative ways to offer flexible working for staff

Demand for flexible working has never been higher

NEWS 23 June 2022 by Robert Armour

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Pay for many third sector staff continues to fall below real living wage

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic combined with rising living costs has left many third sector workers struggling to keep their heads above water.

NEWS 23 June 2022 by Niall Christie

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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

Read it here

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