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The presidency of Donald Trump has prompted millions of people to become more politically engaged and increase their support for good causes

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Christian charity chief savages the scandal of poverty

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JustGiving investigates 200 Manchester fundraising pages

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NEWS 25 May 2017 by Graham Martin

Scotland backs global goals for a better world

MSPs pledged to support the world's 17 Sustainable Development Goals at both home and abroad during a recent Scottish Malawi Partnership campaig

NEWS 25 May 2017 by Susan Smith

Leading charities unite for greater political diversity

More diversity is needed if Scottish politics is to be truly inclusive

NEWS 24 May 2017 by Robert Armour

FOI request reveals DWP staff told to reject 80% of benefit appeals

Staff are working to a quota confidential documents reveal

NEWS 18 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Scots politicians urged to lift Westminster’s benefits freeze

Benefit have been frozen until 2020

NEWS 16 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Fury as council charity bosses get bumper pay awards despite huge budget cuts

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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.

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