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NEWS 19 March 2025 by Niall Christie

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) outlined the dire consequences of cutting UK aid spending.

NEWS 19 March 2025 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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