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Victory for campaigners as universal winter fuel payment reinstated
Four in 10 pensioners live in fuel poverty in Scotland
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
TSI network urges reform ahead of Scotland's budget
Calls for long-term fair funding
NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour
 
“Shortsighted”: Rachel Reeves slammed for doubling-down on NI hike for sector
The chancellor has confirmed there will be no exemptions or reimbursements for charities
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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Scottish Government told to cover rising third sector costs
A critical enabler of this should be the introduction of multi-year finance settlements - including for third sector organisations - Prosper said.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Huge £166 million funding stream opens for Scottish charities and community groups
Two new programmes, Community Action and Fairer Life Chances, are aimed at helping communities to tackle poverty, disadvantage and discrimination
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Graham Martin
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Government told to prioritise child poverty targets in budget
The End Child Poverty Coalition (ECP) in Scotland has set out five key asks for ministers.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Concerns about basic human rights in Highlands and Islands
The Commission highlights that many people in the Highlands and Islands are expressing their frustration regarding their human rights.
NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish charity warns Labour’s NI increase will cost it £100,000
Mark Bevan of Leuchie House said the announcement would result in an "increase in suffering for families". 
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Shetland’s third sector “facing uncertainty” after NI hike announcement
Lynn Tulloch of Voluntary Action Shetland spoke out about the plans
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Step change needed in third sector engagement to reap benefits from public service reform
Such partnerships are seen as essential to designing reform that responds to local needs and supports meaningful change.
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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.

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