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Justice served for convicted Scottish miners
The legislation was recommended by an independent review, led by John Scott QC.
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Poverty is a political choice": cost of living summit demands more from Holyrood
The summit will hear from over 40 of Scotland’s civic, community and trade union organisations on pay, benefits, energy poverty, housing and transport.
NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Writer and campaigner Jack Monroe urges volunteers to continue fight against poverty
“If we all do something, we will change somebody’s world."
NEWS 16 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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"Resilience, adaptability, and commitment": Scottish Charity Awards winners revealed
The awards saw a number of other organisations pick up gongs, with Charity of the Year being won by S.M.I.L.E Counselling. 
NEWS 16 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Dolly Parton welcomes third sector to the Gathering 2022
The foundation provides children with a book every month from their birth until they turn five. 
NEWS 15 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
First minister challenged by charities over funding unpredictability
"I am not trying to suggest the next few years aren’t going to be challenging. We may have difficult decisions to make"
NEWS 15 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Food poverty is a national emergency - governments must act now
The crisis is acute – but the response from those in power has been lacking
NEWS 14 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scottish Fundraising Awards winners revealed
"The pandemic highlighted the agility and talent of Scotland’s fundraisers"
NEWS 10 June 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Introduction of Food Commission welcomed by Scots anti-poverty charities
Earlier this week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced SNP ministers will back proposals put forward by the Scottish Greens.
NEWS 8 June 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New partnership launched to break down barriers for young people with a learning disability 
The expansion of the programme is supported by Edinburgh City Council through the Young Person Guarantee.
NEWS 7 June 2022 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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