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Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

NEWS 4th May 2021 by Graham Martin

Chloë Minish examines what actions Victim Support Scotland would like to see those elected to the Scottish Parliament take

OPINION 29th April 2021 by Chloë Minish

Film showcases vital work of the voluntary sector during Covid-19

The Never More Needed campaign in Scotland has produced a film which documents the inspiring efforts of organisations from across the country

NEWS 28th April 2021 by Gareth Jones

Let’s be proud of Generation Covid

Today's young people need our help and support, says Christine Carlin

OPINION 28th April 2021 by Christine Carlin

Charity supported Scots almost a million times during lockdown

Citizens Advice Scotland has continued to provide crucial support to communities throughout the pandemic

NEWS 28th April 2021 by Gareth Jones

We must end the need for foodbanks in Scotland

Four leading anti-poverty groups make the case how to support low income families in the long-term

OPINION 27th April 2021 by Robert Armour

Kiltwalkers pound the streets to raise vital funds for charity

More than eleven thousands Scots took part in the fundraiser this weekend

NEWS 26th April 2021 by Gareth Jones

Covid response fund supports thousands of households during lockdown

The Wheatley Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund was started a year ago

NEWS 23rd April 2021 by Gareth Jones

Scotland’s political leaders urged to commit to expansion of free bus travel

Over 100 organisations have united to make the call

NEWS 22nd April 2021 by Gareth Jones

Huge rise in food bank support lays bare UK's poverty crisis

Massive rise in those desperate for support

NEWS 22nd April 2021 by Robert Armour

Scotland’s child poverty targets “destined for failure” unless employability schemes are overhauled, charities warn

One Parent Families Scotland and Oxfam Scotland have said parents and carers need better support

NEWS 21st April 2021 by Gareth Jones

CRER’s election manifesto demands action on race equality from new parliament

OPINION 20th April 2021 by Kirsty McNeill

Experts from across the sector look at how we work in the face of the pandemic – advice for a range of topics, from home working, to Zoom meetings, to looking after mental health

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