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First Minister told: help put people and planet first
Over 6,000 SCIAF campaigners have urged Scotland’s First Minister to do more to protect the world’s poorest people
NEWS 18 August 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Foodbank founder arrested and charged with fraud
The founder of one of Scotland’s largest and most high profile foodbanks has been charged with fraud
NEWS 18 August 2016 by Graham Martin
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Charity director meets with prison inmates
A charity’s director has met inmates at Shotts Prison as he asks people to “go the extra mile” to fight poverty and injustice.
NEWS 16 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Glasgow foodbanks’ emergency appeal after school holidays leave shelves bare
Poverty over the school holidays has lead to more families turning to foodbanks this summer and has left foodbanks in desperate need of donations
NEWS 16 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
VIDEO: the truth about life on the Isle Bute for Syrian refugees
This short and moving film examines the reality of life for 15 families that fled Syrian as refugees and are now living on the Isle of Bute
NEWS 16 August 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Social Bite sees tenfold increase in corporate profits
The Social Bite cafe, which donates its profits to homeless causes, has seen a tenfold increase in its corporate catering business.
NEWS 15 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Social Bite opens restaurant for homeless with the backing of a Michelin-starred chef
Regular customers will be able to pay meals forward for homeless people who will also be offered training opportunities with top chef Martin Wishart
NEWS 15 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Citizens Advice Scotland slammed in damning report
The report into the independent review into the governance of Citizens Advice Scotland has been published calling for a total overhaul of the board
NEWS 9 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Prince William’s Range Rover auctioned for charity
The royal Range Rover is being sold on the auction site CharityStars with the proceeds going to two charities
NEWS 9 August 2016 by Molly Millar
 
Volunteer army set to champion Scotland’s rural issues
Scottish Rural Action is recruiting people from across the country in a bid to create a grassroots network of volunteers who will campaign on local issues
NEWS 9 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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