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New figures show record number of Scots rely on foodbanks

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NEWS 15 April 2016 by Robert Armour

Creating a Scotland we all want to live in

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Victory as DWP forced to release documents after four year fight

Papers could expose the UK government's problems and fears surrounding the introduction of Universal Credit

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Want a strong community? Then get people involved

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All leading political parties have backed a call for a fresh approach to ending poverty in Scotland

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Prison bakery trying to raise enough dough to open on the outside

Social enterprise Freedom Bakery based inside HMP Low Moss wants to open a second bakery in Glasgow - but this time on the outisde

NEWS 12 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Dog lover launches Glasgow’s newest foodbank

New foodbank helps hard up owners feed their precious pooches

NEWS 11 April 2016 by Robert Armour

Concern after report shows dramatic rise in executions

Amnesty report reveals executions rise globally with more now executed than in the last 25 years

NEWS 6 April 2016 by Robert Armour

100% success rate for prison job scheme

Employment programme gets newly released prisoners into work

NEWS 4 April 2016 by Robert Armour

Charity probed after fining jobless for tutting and chewing gum

DWP suspends referrals after charity routinely fined clients for minor misdemeanors

NEWS 4 April 2016 by Robert Armour

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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