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Scottish Refugee Council welcomes four new board members
The charity’s appointments includes three people with lived experience. 
NEWS 13 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland told to show climate leadership after COP28
The climate talks failed to reach an agreement on urgently phasing out fossil fuels.
NEWS 13 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Commission says “significant” action needed to put Scotland on track for Just Transition
“This is a huge opportunity for policymakers to address inequalities."
NEWS 13 December 2023 by Niall Christie
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Hundreds of thousands of Scots worried about energy debt
Demand for advice on energy debt from the CAB network rose by 34 per cent.
NEWS 11 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish Refugee Council selected for Guardian Charity Appeal
As part of the appeal, the newspaper will profile the charities’ vital work through articles and a film.
NEWS 8 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Oxfam workers walk out as winter strike gets underway
Around 500 workers and 200 shops will be affected by the action.
NEWS 8 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
New role for senior charity staffer
Marie-Claire will become head of strategic engagement at the institution early in 2024. 
NEWS 7 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Care-experienced children affected by sibling imprisonment are slipping under the radar
A disproportionate number of care-experienced children and young people had a sibling held in prison or secure care. 
NEWS 6 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish anti-poverty charities back tax calls ahead of Scottish Budget
A new STUC report outlines how the Scottish Government could raise up to £3.7billion more per year from progressive tax changes.
NEWS 5 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Kids face cutbacks on clothes and hobbies due to soaring bills, research finds
An estimated 235,219 people had cut back on hobbies and leisure activities for their children in the past year. 
NEWS 5 December 2023 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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