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New report underlines urgent need to modernise abortion law
Engender has published a new report making the urgent call to modernise abortion law in Scotland. 
NEWS 22 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Leadership team unveiled for anti-poverty project
Former chief constable, Sir Iain Livingstone, will chair Multibank. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish pet food banks suffer from huge drop in donations
The demand for pet food bank support is growing so rapidly it is currently outstripping supply.  
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
New funding will enable Dundee-based social enterprise to expand 
The Circle Mobility, based at Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre, has received new support. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Fife employability project launches first Community Impact Report
Kingdom Works shared the findings at an event in Dunfermline. 
NEWS 21 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Parliament appoints new chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission
Professor O’Hagan will take up her six-year post in August.
NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
 
Housing emergency: shelter experienced its busiest ever winter
Charity has run 14 consecutive projects over the coldest months and this was by far the busiest
NEWS 17 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
It has not gone away: cost of living crisis continues to devastate
Capital food bank reveals that demand is soaring - in the city and across Scotland
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Charities and unions unite to press for tax reform to tackle poverty
"The money is there, now the first minister must show that the political will is too and prioritise investment in our public service and communities”
NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
 
Homelessness accommodation and 19 jobs at risk as Edinburgh charity ends council contract
Right There said it has been forced to make the decision by City of Edinburgh Council. 
NEWS 16 May 2024 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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