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Size of housing waiting lists reflects failure to tackle housing emergency, charity warns

NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie

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Shelter has said that the Scottish Government needs to deliver 38,500 social homes by 2026.

https://tfn.scot/news/size-of-housing-waiting-lists-reflects-failure-to-tackle-housing-emergency-charity-warns

Shelter: Plan to tackle child poverty doomed to fail without social housing delivery

NEWS 13 June 2023 by Niall Christie

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Shelter Scotland says a consistent failure to deliver the necessary social homes means child poverty will inevitably remain high.

https://tfn.scot/news/shelter-plan-to-tackle-child-poverty-doomed-to-fail-without-social-housing-delivery

Major health charity calls for budget action to put charities on a sustainable footing

NEWS 10 February 2026 by Graham Martin

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The ALLIANCE has issued a briefing to MSPs outlining deep concerns about the growing financial crisis facing the third sector

https://tfn.scot/news/major-health-charity-calls-for-budget-action-to-put-charities-on-a-sustainable-footing

Glasgow ALEO targets third sector demanding exorbitant new charges

NEWS 15 June 2026 by Rab Armour

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Organisations can ill afford to pay increased rent

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-aleo-targets-third-sector-demanding-exorbitant-new-charges

Swinney tells Gathering: Scots budget backing means multi-year funding for sector

NEWS 4 February 2025 by Rab Armour

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He tells delegates: “I need you to be less worried about money”

https://tfn.scot/news/swinney-tells-gathering-scots-budget-backing-means-multi-year-funding-for-sector

Campaigners call for transparency over smoking cessation funding

NEWS 30 September 2025 by Rab Armour

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Data is not forthcoming

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-call-for-transparency-over-smoking-cessation-funding

UK Government urged to “not turn away” from aid commitments to support women and girls

NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie

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NGOs and charities in the UK have raised concerns about services on the chopping block

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-government-urged-to-not-turn-away-from-aid-commitments-to-support-women-and-girls

Scottish charities hit out at Starmer over plans to “crack down” on benefits

NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie

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The Labour Government have unveiled plans for cuts worth £137billion.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charities-hit-out-at-starmer-over-plans-to-crack-down-on-benefits

Government admits ESA is failing

NEWS 20 June 2014 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Leaked documents show UK government is concerned its key welfare benefit is failing

https://tfn.scot/news/government-admits-esa-is-failing

Food poverty alliance declares war on hunger

NEWS 19 October 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

The country’s first foodbank taskforce has convened, with the aim of eradicating hunger in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/food-poverty-alliance-declares-war-on-hunger

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Size of housing waiting lists reflects failure to tackle housing emergency, charity warns

Shelter: Plan to tackle child poverty doomed to fail without social housing delivery

Major health charity calls for budget action to put charities on a sustainable footing

Glasgow ALEO targets third sector demanding exorbitant new charges

Swinney tells Gathering: Scots budget backing means multi-year funding for sector

Campaigners call for transparency over smoking cessation funding

UK Government urged to “not turn away” from aid commitments to support women and girls

Scottish charities hit out at Starmer over plans to “crack down” on benefits

Government admits ESA is failing

Food poverty alliance declares war on hunger

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