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Connecting policy, people and the sector

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Festive foodbank demand set to soar

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Scotland aims to consign violence against women to history

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Community project smashes funding target

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Bank must think again on branch closure plans

A charity for older people has called on the Bank of Scotland (BoS) to ditch its plans to close eight branches in Scotland

NEWS 21 November 2018 by Graham Martin

Calls grow for welfare fund to be increased

Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to increase the Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) ahead of the Scottish budget

NEWS 21 November 2018 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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