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First Minister hopeful questioned over links to fundamentalist charities
Senior human rights figures have pointed to the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP’s involvement with groups espousing anti-LGBT and so-called pro-life views.
NEWS 22 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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Coalition demands government halt new Rosebank oil field
A decision by minister Grant Shapps on whether or not to approve the field is expected imminently.
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Tory minister says refugee charities are fuelling the human trafficking trade
The MP is no stranger to controversy
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Coalition of groups urge public bodies to pause debt for Scotland's poorest
They want to pause council tax charges, Universal Credit debt and rent arrears
NEWS 21 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Prepayment meter customers can't feed, heat or buy vital health care supplies
Society's most vulnerable suffering the worst
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Heat pumps need to be installed faster to meet targets warn campaigners
A faster rollout of heat pumps could tackle emissions and lower bills
NEWS 20 February 2023 by Robert Armour
 
Leith charity unveils long-standing worker as new CEO
Pauline will continue to bring care and passion to her role.
NEWS 17 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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Council budget cuts could spell catastrophe for older people, charity warns
NEWS 17 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Hundreds sign community-led petition for music project funding
Big Noise Douglas, run by the charity Sistema Scotland, helps young people reach their full potential through music and a wider support programme.
NEWS 16 February 2023 by Niall Christie
 
“Invaluable”: report praises third sector’s support for adults at risk
Despite the concerns, the city’s third sector was praised.
NEWS 15 February 2023 by Niall Christie
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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