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The shocking digital divide that punishes Universal Credit claimants

NEWS 17 May 2019 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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As many as one in three people seeking help with Universal Credit (UC) in Scotland don’t have access to the internet to make their claim

https://tfn.scot/news/the-shocking-digital-divide-the-punishes-universal-credit-claimants

Sturgeon: third sector has key role in tackling addiction crisis

NEWS 13 August 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the creativity of charities can help reduce drug deaths in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-has-key-role-in-tackling-addiction-crisis

Third sector leader to co-chair Citizens’ Assembly

NEWS 7 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Management

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Kate Wimpress will oversee the organisation and functioning of the Assembly alongside former Labour MEP David Martin.

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-leader-to-co-chair-citizens-assembly

Universal Credit leaving people destitute

NEWS 11 January 2017 by Robert Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Glasgow City Council report says Universal Credit is compromising its services to homeless

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-leaving-more-homeless-people-destitute

Victory for third sector poverty campaign

NEWS 27 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Management

A new income supplement for Scotland's poorest families has been hailed as a game changer

https://tfn.scot/news/victory-for-third-sector-poverty-campaign

International community must step up to save Afghans at risk

NEWS 20 August 2021 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

States must simplify and expedite visa processes for people fearing for their safety and wishing to leave

https://tfn.scot/news/international-community-must-step-up-to-save-afghans-at-risk

Vital that children with additional needs have greater support at school

NEWS 1 September 2021 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Inaugural report exposes areas where schools needs to improve

https://tfn.scot/news/vital-that-children-with-additional-needs-have-greater-support-at-school

Liquidators called in at one of Scotland's oldest charities

NEWS 21 October 2021 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Management

Lack of referrals and a failed property sell-off blamed

https://tfn.scot/news/liquidators-called-in-at-one-of-scotlands-oldest-charities

£3m worth of grants to tackle climate change in the food and farming sector

NEWS 23 November 2021 by Robert Armour

Environment & International

Apply for funding of up to £100,000

https://tfn.scot/news/3m-worth-of-grants-to-tackle-climate-change-in-the-food-and-farming-sector

New £15m fund aims to fuel social enterprise in Scotland

NEWS 2 June 2021 by Gareth Jones

Funding & Finance

The Catalyst Fund is a new, innovative fund designed to finance ambitious social enterprises in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/new-15m-fund-aims-to-fuel-social-enterprise-in-scotland

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The shocking digital divide that punishes Universal Credit claimants

Sturgeon: third sector has key role in tackling addiction crisis

Third sector leader to co-chair Citizens’ Assembly

Universal Credit leaving people destitute

Victory for third sector poverty campaign

International community must step up to save Afghans at risk

Vital that children with additional needs have greater support at school

Liquidators called in at one of Scotland's oldest charities

£3m worth of grants to tackle climate change in the food and farming sector

New £15m fund aims to fuel social enterprise in Scotland

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