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New fund launches in Dumfries and Galloway

Third sector groups urged to apply

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Debt charities work together to to mainstream top quality advice

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The findings come from the Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland.

NEWS 19 July 2024 by Niall Christie

Glasgow community magazine to champion voices of women in new project

Greater Govanhill will work with Gamble Aware on the eight-week project, with a call out now for participants.

NEWS 18 July 2024 by Niall Christie

Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding

Collette Stevenson MSP calls for Scotland’s third sector to share views on funding processes

OPINION 18 July 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP

Just transition plan needed for leading industrial site, commission warns

The Just Transition Commission pushing the UK and Scottish Government to work together.

NEWS 18 July 2024 by Niall Christie

King's speech leaves more questions than answers in tackling poverty

Campaigners sorely disappointed

NEWS 18 July 2024 by Robert Armour

TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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