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More than 110 homelessness CEOs call for National Insurance support
Estimates suggest National Insurance rises will cost homelessness services between £50million and £60m per year.
NEWS 14 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#NIHike
 
“Burdensome”: accountancy firm hits out at effect of NI hikes on charities
Rory McCall of Wbg cited SCVO who warned the move could cost Scottish charities £75million
NEWS 18 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
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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
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
 
Housing CEO urges chancellor to reconsider National Insurance hike
Angela Currie of Hanover Scotland joined over 80 leaders of not-for-profit social care organisations
NEWS 5 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#NIHike
 
How does the UK budget affect Scottish social enterprises? 
An analysis by Duncan Thorp 
OPINION 4 November 2024 by Duncan Thorp
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#NIHike
 
Scottish hospices warn of uncertain future amid “insurmountable funding gap”
The chief executive of a Scottish hospice has joined calls for more financial help amid a funding crisis in the sector. 
NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
 
“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
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#NIHike
2 comments
 
Major charity says it may have to reduce services due to NI hike
Many charities and community groups have sounded the alarm over the impact the NI rise will have on an already overburdened sector
NEWS 6 November 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
 
Scottish charity warns Labour’s NI increase will cost it £100,000
Mark Bevan of Leuchie House said the announcement would result in an "increase in suffering for families". 
NEWS 26 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
 
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
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
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