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Charities warn child poverty figures are “stark reminder” of need for focus on child poverty.

NEWS 23 March 2023 by Niall Christie

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Charities in Scotland have called for the Scottish Government to redouble their efforts to tackle child poverty.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-warn-child-poverty-figures-are-stark-reminder-of-need-for-focus-on-child-poverty

Consultation on replacement for European funding launched

NEWS 5 November 2019 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

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The views from the voluntary sector are being considered as the Scottish Government takes action to protect funds post-Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/consultation-on-replacement-for-european-funding-launched

Girlguiding critical of Scottish Government period poverty policy

NEWS 9 January 2020 by Robert Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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https://tfn.scot/news/girlguiding-critical-of-scottish-government-period-poverty-policy

Child poverty benefit to be fast-tracked

NEWS 26 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The Scottish Government is set to respond to a plea made by civil society for instant support to be made available to Scotland's poorest families

https://tfn.scot/news/child-poverty-benefit-to-be-fast-tracked

Help save Scotland’s seas

NEWS 21 January 2015 by Susan Smith

Environment & International

Save our Seas environmental coalitions claims the Scottish Government is not doing enough to protect vulnerable sea beds

https://tfn.scot/news/help-save-scotlands-seas

Charity loses vital finding in one of Scotland's most deprived areas

NEWS 16 August 2021 by Rab Armour

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Scottish Government said fund was over-subscribed

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-loses-vital-finding-in-one-of-scotlands-most-deprived-areas

Ending furlough will see rise in evictions and homelessness

NEWS 12 October 2020 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

More support needed as employment scheme comes to an end

https://tfn.scot/news/ending-furlough-will-see-rise-in-evictions-and-homelessness

Scrap disabled 20m rule says charity

NEWS 28 June 2021 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Scottish Government urged to end humiliating assessment regime

https://tfn.scot/news/scrap-disabled-20m-rule-says-charity

SFHA calls on politicians to fix benefits and fight climate change

NEWS 2 December 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Regeneration & Housing

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations has released “three key asks” ahead of election day.

https://tfn.scot/news/sfha-calls-on-politicians-to-fix-benefits-and-fight-climate-change

Charities centre stage as named person plan is revived

NEWS 9 September 2016 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

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The Scottish Government will begin “intense engagement” with charities and others as it attempts to get its named person legislation back on track

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-centre-stage-as-named-person-plan-is-revived

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Charities warn child poverty figures are “stark reminder” of need for focus on child poverty.

Consultation on replacement for European funding launched

Girlguiding critical of Scottish Government period poverty policy

Child poverty benefit to be fast-tracked

Help save Scotland’s seas

Charity loses vital finding in one of Scotland's most deprived areas

Ending furlough will see rise in evictions and homelessness

Scrap disabled 20m rule says charity

SFHA calls on politicians to fix benefits and fight climate change

Charities centre stage as named person plan is revived

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