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Edinburgh charities still in limbo amid questions over IJB funding cuts

Experts warned hundreds of third sector jobs were at threat if a proposal to pull funding went ahead.

NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie

Scottish social care leaders sign letter urging u-turn on National Insurance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves told she should change course on employers’ contributions for sector.

NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie

Victory for campaigners as universal winter fuel payment reinstated

Four in 10 pensioners live in fuel poverty in Scotland

NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour

Activists gather in Edinburgh as anti-poverty measures stall

A sea change in direction is required

NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour

TSI network urges reform ahead of Scotland's budget

Calls for long-term fair funding

NEWS 29 November 2024 by Robert Armour

Historic community building reopens after being saved from ruin

Asset transfer took seven years and a seven-figure sum

NEWS 28 November 2024 by Robert Armour

Events launched to help Scotland keep its promise to young people from care

The Promise was designed to make sure care experienced are supported

NEWS 28 November 2024 by Robert Armour

Scots charity partnership recognised in UK employment awards

Third sector joins with public sector to create opportunities for lone parents

NEWS 28 November 2024 by Robert Armour

“Shortsighted”: Rachel Reeves slammed for doubling-down on NI hike for sector

The chancellor has confirmed there will be no exemptions or reimbursements for charities

NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie

Volunteering in decline as numbers hit historic low

Less than 850,000 adults in Scotland participated in formal volunteering in 2023.

NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie

Scottish Government told to cover rising third sector costs

A critical enabler of this should be the introduction of multi-year finance settlements - including for third sector organisations - Prosper said.

NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie

Huge £166 million funding stream opens for Scottish charities and community groups

Two new programmes, Community Action and Fairer Life Chances, are aimed at helping communities to tackle poverty, disadvantage and discrimination

NEWS 27 November 2024 by Graham Martin

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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