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Scotland to create a fairer social security system

NEWS 27 October 2015 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

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Scotland’s third sector has scored a major success after advising the government on a fairer and simpler way for people to access benefits

https://tfn.scot/news/Scotland-to-create-a-fairer-social-security-system

Why do we still not trust families to manage a decent income?

OPINION 8 September 2020 Guest post

Families & Young People

SallyAnn Kelly argues that the Scottish Government’s failure to deliver the Scottish Child Payment undermines the rights of children. #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-do-we-still-not-trust-families-to-manage-a-decent-income

Emotional abuse of a child to become a criminal offence

NEWS 3 March 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

80-year old archaic law to be update to make prosecutions easier

https://tfn.scot/news/emotional-abuse-of-a-child-to-become-a-criminal-offence

Mountain hares face extinction threat

NEWS 13 October 2017 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

Scottish wildlife groups have said more has to be done to stop culling of the animal

https://tfn.scot/news/mountain-hares-face-extinction-threat

Tax cuts will have no effect on poverty

NEWS 31 January 2018 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

Scottish Government plans to reduce income tax for low earners will not lead to less people in poverty, a thinktank has claimed

https://tfn.scot/news/proposed-tax-cuts-will-have-no-effect-on-poverty

SCVO and partners launch milestone digital inclusion charter

NEWS 16 August 2024 by Niall Christie

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Culture & Leisure

Funding & Finance

A trailblazing partnership between SCVO and the Scottish Government has launched a milestone charter to improve digital inclusion.

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-and-partners-launch-milestone-digital-inclusion-charter

Pioneering charity faces closure as Scottish Government makes it compete for cash

NEWS 24 October 2024 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

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Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Budget cuts and funding changes mean it has lost its £480,000 core grant

https://tfn.scot/news/pioneering-charity-faces-closure-as-scottish-governnent-makes-it-compete-for-cash

Multi-year pilot a “positive first step” in reforming sector funding, charity says

NEWS 7 February 2025 by Niall Christie

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Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Children in Scotland are one of the organisations who have been calling for a funding rethink.

https://tfn.scot/news/multi-year-pilot-a-positive-first-step-in-reforming-sector-funding-charity-says

Multi-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says

NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie

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Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

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Ms Robison was questioned by SNP MSP Paul McLennan, who asked what the government is doing to support third sector organisations.

https://tfn.scot/news/multi-year-funding-should-be-default-for-voluntary-organisations-scottish-minister-says

Expert group submits report to government on ending “conversion therapy” practices

NEWS 4 October 2022 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

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he expert advisory group has recommended that all practices that aim to change, inhibit and/or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression should be banned in Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/expert-group-submits-report-to-government-on-ending-conversion-therapy-practices

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Mountain hares face extinction threat

Tax cuts will have no effect on poverty

SCVO and partners launch milestone digital inclusion charter

Pioneering charity faces closure as Scottish Government makes it compete for cash

Multi-year pilot a “positive first step” in reforming sector funding, charity says

Multi-year funding should be “default” for voluntary organisations, Scottish minister says

Expert group submits report to government on ending “conversion therapy” practices

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