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Fury at Chancellor’s “derogatory” disabled comments

NEWS 7 December 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Chancellor Philip Hammond has been savaged for making “totally unacceptable and derogatory comments” about disabled people

https://tfn.scot/news/fury-at-chancellors-derogatory-disabled-comment

New strategy launched for historic environment sector

NEWS 28 June 2023 by Niall Christie

Management

Environment & International

Regeneration & Housing

Led by Historic Environment Scotland, it was created following a public consultation.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-strategy-launched-for-historic-environment-sector

Government backs huge social housing housing development

NEWS 3 August 2023 by Robert Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

Much needed affordable homes

https://tfn.scot/news/government-backs-huge-social-housing-housing-development

Former charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit

NEWS 11 September 2023 by Niall Christie

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

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Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU).

https://tfn.scot/news/former-charity-director-appointed-head-of-scottish-violence-reduction-unit

Abolish VAT and help keep creative sector afloat urges arts charity

NEWS 22 March 2024 by Robert Armour

Management

Culture & Leisure

Many organisations are struggling to survive

https://tfn.scot/news/abolish-vat-and-help-keep-creative-sector-afloat-urges-arts-charity

Families should help out more with social care, say Edinburgh health bosses

NEWS 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will consult on plans which aim to see people receive greater support from their families

https://tfn.scot/news/social-care-plans-to-call-for-greater-reliance-from-families

DiCaprio-backed Scottish rewilding campaign aims to raise £200k in a week

NEWS 19 April 2024 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Funding & Finance

Hollywood star said: "with this campaign, Scotland could be a world leader in rewilding its landscapes"

https://tfn.scot/news/dicaprio-backed-scottish-rewilding-campaign-aims-to-raise-200k-in-a-week

Volunteers' Week: 40 years of celebrating a vital force in our communities

NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

“Volunteering is priceless but I think it is important to recognise that its estimated value to the Scottish economy is £2.3 billion.”

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteers-week-40-years-of-celebrating-a-vital-force-in-out-communities

Civil society groups call on First Minister to enshrine legal right to a healthy environment

NEWS 23 July 2024 by Niall Christie

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Regeneration & Housing

Over sixty environmental, human rights, and health organisations have written an open letter to Scotland’s First Minister.

https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-groups-call-on-first-minister-to-enshrine-legal-right-to-a-healthy-environment

Scottish Government announces £60m in multi-year funding deals

NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

#Politics

#Economy

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A total of 45 grants running to April 2027 were unveiled

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-announces-60m-in-multi-year-funding-deals

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Fury at Chancellor’s “derogatory” disabled comments

New strategy launched for historic environment sector

Government backs huge social housing housing development

Former charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit

Abolish VAT and help keep creative sector afloat urges arts charity

Families should help out more with social care, say Edinburgh health bosses

DiCaprio-backed Scottish rewilding campaign aims to raise £200k in a week

Volunteers' Week: 40 years of celebrating a vital force in our communities

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