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Disability charity could be forced to cut workforce by 72%
Glasgow Disability Alliance warn government funding uncertainty may force charity to make staff redundant. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish hospices warn of uncertain future amid “insurmountable funding gap”
The chief executive of a Scottish hospice has joined calls for more financial help amid a funding crisis in the sector. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Charity overwhelmed by success of wellbeing project
The Haven aims to support families with children struggling with their mental health
NEWS 22 November 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charities call on first minister to do more to tackle fuel poverty
The letter was also signed by more than a dozen charities and campaigners working to end fuel poverty
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Former charity worker given warning after “racially motivated” remarks
Anthony Drury was said to have also left vulnerable service users alone.
NEWS 19 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Sir Keir refuses to confirm exemptions from additional NI costs
The Prime Minister was pressed on rising national insurance contributions. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
“Hard decisions”: Glasgow charities warn of funding pressures
Charities in Glasgow have said the government must provide more help for grassroots organisations as third sector groups hit funding “burnout”. 
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Care: sector must be exempted from National Insurance rises
NHS services are to be exempt but care homes, hospices and GPs are not.
NEWS 15 November 2024 by Niall Christie
 
National Care Service scrapped by Scottish Government
Carers groups, councils, and trade unions had expressed concerns about the plans. 
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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New chair of Clan Cancer Support announced
Katy Gifford will take on the role after the charity’s AGM. 
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
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