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Government confirm blocking of gender reform will not be appealed
The bill passed with a huge majority in Holyrood last year. 
NEWS 20 December 2023 by Niall Christie
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“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the Scottish Government.
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Depute chief executive unveiled for Who Cares? Scotland
Kenny Murray, who previously served as director of engagement and influence, will take on the role from January 2024. 
NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
To give up hope is to give up fighting for progress
Emma Hutton says that support for human rights is stronger than ever in Scotland
OPINION 19 December 2023 by Emma Hutton
 
Triple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure
Funding challenges have contributed to the closures, which will come into effect next year.
NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Repairs in retrograde – a peek at the state of Scottish housing maintenance
Aoife Deery of CAS on the need for reform around housing repairs
OPINION 18 December 2023 by Aoife Deery
 
Conversations and partnership in a new relationship with the European Union
Irene Oldfather looks forward to a new era of cooperation with Europe
OPINION 18 December 2023 by Irene Oldfather
 
Charity think-tanks named in report on funding transparency
The project initially ran from 2012 - 2019, with openDemocracy now relaunching the project with a series of new audits.
NEWS 15 December 2023 by Niall Christie
 
A giant leap for dyslexia
Katie Carmichael on 55 years of Dyslexia Scotland
OPINION 15 December 2023 by Katie Carmichael
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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