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Public bodies still refusing fair funding to local charities

NEWS 2 May 2017 by Susan Smith

Management

New research uncovers the true battle local charities and community organisations still face accessing funding from public bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/public-bodies-still-refusing-fair-funding-to-local-charities

Row after SNP blocks planning equality bid

NEWS 12 November 2018 by Graham Martin

Management

The SNP has been accused of selling out Scotland’s communities by blocking a bid to give them the same right as developers to appeal planning decisions.

https://tfn.scot/news/row-after-snp-blocks-planning-equality

First devolved employment programme statistics unveiled

NEWS 29 November 2018 by Gareth Jones

Management

The new service has helped almost 5,000 people into work since it was launched six months ago

https://tfn.scot/news/first-devolved-employment-programme-statistics-unveiled

Homeless shelters to be phased out

NEWS 8 October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

Regeneration & Housing

Rehousing welcome centres are set to be created to get people who face sleeping on the streets into more suitable accommodation rapidly

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-shelters-to-be-phased-out

Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty

NEWS 12 July 2022 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

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Levels remain high post-pandemic

https://tfn.scot/news/challenging-times-ahead-as-data-reveals-worryingly-high-levels-of-child-poverty

College for complex needs set to open doors

NEWS 16 August 2022 by Rab Armour

Management

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

1 comment

Funding from Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/news/college-for-complex-needs-set-to-open-doors

Universal Credit will hurt the poorest: it must be stopped

NEWS 31 August 2017 by Graham Martin

Management

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Scotland’s charities have united to demand the UK government stop the roll-out of the controversial Universal Credit system

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-will-hurt-the-poorest-it-must-be-stopped

Charity calls for benefits overhaul

NEWS 21 February 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The MS Society Scotland has called for a draconian mobility test to be excluded from Scotland's new social security system

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-benefits-overhaul

Poverty on the rise and could soar in Scotland

NEWS 27 March 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Many families in Scotland are struggling and the coronavirus is likely to make things worse, campaigners have warned

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-on-the-rise-and-could-soar-in-scotland

Bold tax reforms are needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland

NEWS 26 November 2024 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

Civil society campaign says radical measures are needed to fix the country's broken public finances

https://tfn.scot/news/bold-tax-reforms-are-needed-to-tackle-poverty-and-inequality-in-scotland

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Public bodies still refusing fair funding to local charities

Row after SNP blocks planning equality bid

First devolved employment programme statistics unveiled

Homeless shelters to be phased out

Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty

College for complex needs set to open doors

Universal Credit will hurt the poorest: it must be stopped

Charity calls for benefits overhaul

Poverty on the rise and could soar in Scotland

Bold tax reforms are needed to tackle poverty and inequality in Scotland

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