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Charity warns Holyrood committee of debt "tidal wave"
Advice Direct Scotland said the wholesale rise in living costs over the past year has affected “virtually every household in Scotland”.
NEWS 20 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
"Sickening, inhumane": UK Government slammed by charities over Rwanda asylum plans
Home Secretary Priti Patel unveiled the plans last week to strong opposition.
NEWS 19 April 2022 by Niall Christie
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Charities get behind landmark legislation to revolutionise Scotland's food system
Good food nation bill would tackle the country’s many, inter-connected problems with food
NEWS 19 April 2022 by Graham Martin
 
UK's human rights protections under threat, UN told
The Scottish Government has been urged to proceed with legislation to incorporate a wider range of human rights treaties into domestic law.
NEWS 19 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
TFN magazine's April edition is out now - read it here!
Mag looks at foodbanks and the cost of living crisis and the brilliant work of Community Jobs Scotland over the past decade
NEWS 13 April 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Foodbanks at breaking point as they hit out at PM and Chancellor
The Independent Food Aid Network and members across Scotland warned the lack of government support is leading to suffering across the country.
NEWS 12 April 2022 by Niall Christie
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Scottish Government urged to reform public bodies' equalities rules
The plan has been under review for several years.
NEWS 11 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Young person's charity launches manifesto ahead of elections
Scottish charity includem unveiled its manifesto ahead of May’s council elections
NEWS 11 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New report details value of Citizen's Advice Bureaus
The average financial value of these gains is over £4,400, including direct cash in people’s pockets and benefits in kind, like free school uniforms. 
NEWS 11 April 2022 by Niall Christie
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Councils urged to play their part in ending child poverty
The manifesto has been published ahead of local elections on May 5, and has been set out by End Child Poverty members. 
NEWS 11 April 2022 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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