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“Point of no return”: Warning over Scotland’s social care crisis 
Unite the Union puts workers’ demands centre of nationwide campaign to fix critical sector. 
NEWS 17 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Nominate now for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
Sponsored content: looking for nominations for those who have saved, improved or enriched the lives of others or society as a whole
OPINION 16 September 2025 Sponsored content
 
Falkirk charity vows to continue support for asylum seekers in local hotel
The Cladhan Hotel has been at the centre of anti-immigration protests in Scotland 
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charities warn Scotland’s housing emergency is “deepening”
Annual statistics show a 6% rise in the numbers of people in temporary accommodation
NEWS 16 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Biggest ever climate change lobby will take place in Edinburgh this week
All MSPs have been invited to participate and many have confirmed they meet with constituents on Thursday
NEWS 15 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Playing the moments game 
David Hilferty on looking past the pieces and seeing the whole
OPINION 15 September 2025 by David Hilferty
 
"Its mission is the country's mission": FM hails child poverty charity on its 150th birthday
Its roots stretch back to 1875 when Canon Charles Jupp opened an orphanage for four boys in Burnside Cottage, Aberlour
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Long Covid, long consequences: study highlights condition's devastating impact
Study lays bare the financial, employment and social security impacts
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland to lead way with groundbreaking homelessness pilot
Advice Direct Scotland said the nation can lead the world in tackling the issue
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Government urged to protect Scots onboard Gaza humanitarian mission
Scottish volunteers are among the groups from 44 countries looking to break Israel’s blockade
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
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“Devastated”: Women’s aid charity closes after more than 40 years
Clydebank Women’s Aid officially closed in August.
NEWS 12 September 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Aberdeen Social Bite coffee shop celebrates 10 years of changing lives
To thank locals for their support, the shop will host a special birthday event on Monday 15 September, with giveaways and celebrations
NEWS 12 September 2025 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.

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