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New research shows charities lose nearly £2bn a year in VAT

NEWS 4 December 2020 by Gareth Jones

Funding & Finance

A call has been made for the government to introduce a new special charity VAT rate on purchases

https://tfn.scot/news/new-research-shows-charities-lose-nearly-2bn-a-year-in-vat

Further support needed to help Long Covid sufferers

NEWS 16 October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

#NeverMoreNeeded

Scotland must do more to help those suffering long term health problems after contracting Covid-19, a health charity has said

https://tfn.scot/news/further-support-needed-to-help-long-covid-sufferers

Doctors say less people with cancer symptoms coming forward

NEWS 22 October 2020 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Pandemic affecting patients going to GPs

https://tfn.scot/news/doctors-say-less-people-with-cancer-symptoms-coming-forward

A tidal wave of need: 10 million children going hungry in Afghanistan

NEWS 10 May 2022 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Environment & International

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Food aid alone is not enough says international NGO

https://tfn.scot/news/a-tidal-wave-of-need-10-million-children-going-hungry-in-afghanistan

Charity offers tourism industry climate emergency training

NEWS 17 February 2022 by Niall Christie

Environment & International

Funding & Finance

In May 2019, the Scottish Government declared a climate emergency and has pledged to drastically reduce emissions from Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-offers-tourism-industry-climate-emergency-training

New plan for volunteering in Scotland

NEWS 15 June 2022 by Graham Martin

Management

Creating an environment where everyone can volunteer

https://tfn.scot/news/new-plan-for-volunteering-in-scotland

Voucher scheme boost for unpaid carers

NEWS 14 October 2021 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Scheme gives well-earned breaks to carers

https://tfn.scot/news/voucher-scheme-boost-for-unpaid-carers

Plea to fight loneliness as Scots head into winter

NEWS 10 November 2020 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Charity wants government action

https://tfn.scot/news/plea-to-fight-loneliness-as-scots-head-into-winter

Voluntary sector can lead the way in treating workers fairly during crisis

NEWS 27 March 2020 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

Economy secretary Fiona Hyslop and STUC general secretary Grahame Smith issued a joint statement this week outlining a shared commitment to fair work

https://tfn.scot/news/voluntary-sector-can-lead-the-way-in-treating-workers-fairly-during-crisis

Win for charities on lobbying law

NEWS 5 February 2016 by Graham Martin

Management

Scottish charities have secured a significant victory in the fight to curb the worst excesses of legislation aimed at reigning in lobbying

https://tfn.scot/news/win-for-charities-on-lobbying-law

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New research shows charities lose nearly £2bn a year in VAT

Further support needed to help Long Covid sufferers

Doctors say less people with cancer symptoms coming forward

A tidal wave of need: 10 million children going hungry in Afghanistan

Charity offers tourism industry climate emergency training

New plan for volunteering in Scotland

Voucher scheme boost for unpaid carers

Plea to fight loneliness as Scots head into winter

Voluntary sector can lead the way in treating workers fairly during crisis

Win for charities on lobbying law

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