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Programme for Government: Fairer funding commitment welcome but sector needs urgent action

SCVO chief executive Anna Fowlie said Humza Yousaf didn't move “far or fast enough”.

NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie

Programme for Government: Lukewarm response from sector

Charities and campaigners welcomed some plans but underlined a lack of urgency from the government.

NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie

RSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot

The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out.

NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie

Community and residents to get say in future of urban farm

Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.

NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie

Public see giving as more important during cost of living crisis

Downturn can grow people's allegiance to a cause

NEWS 25 August 2023 by Robert Armour

‘Debt trap’ fears over unaffordable energy bills

Around a third of people who sought advice around utilities also need advice on another issue.

NEWS 24 August 2023 by Niall Christie

Minister visits Fife charity to award grant aimed at tackling loneliness

Seescape is receiving £72,000 over the next four years

NEWS 23 August 2023 by Graham Martin

More than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty

The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance - Scotland's anti-poverty network.

NEWS 23 August 2023 by Niall Christie

Scottish Government should urgently review charity audit threshold

Charities have a significantly lower audit threshold than companies

NEWS 22 August 2023 by Robert Armour

Scottish Children's Lottery grants £300,000 to 51 charities

Over 25,000 children and young people will be supported with the funding boosts.

NEWS 21 August 2023 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.

Read it here

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