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“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector

NEWS 4 July 2023 by Niall Christie

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The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.

https://tfn.scot/news/squeezed-report-warns-of-rising-costs-hitting-third-sector

Charity sector hits out at Westminster budget

NEWS 23 November 2023 by Niall Christie

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Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Charities had said that the announcement was an opportunity for the Chancellor to extend a lifeline to struggling people and communities.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-sector-groups-and-representatives-hit-out-at-westminster-budget

New chair appointed to board of Scots theatre

NEWS 5 December 2023 by Niall Christie

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Culture & Leisure

She succeeds Shereen Nanjiani MBE, who served as chair for ten years.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-appointed-to-board-of-scots-theatre

Council cuts grant to charity arts venue by 10%

NEWS 28 February 2025 by Niall Christie

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Culture & Leisure

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

The DCA in Dundee has said programmes may face cuts.

https://tfn.scot/news/council-cuts-grant-to-charity-arts-venue-by-10

New Scotland Committee members for National Lottery Community Fund

NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin

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Funding & Finance

"They will help us to implement our UK-wide strategy here in Scotland"

https://tfn.scot/news/new-scotland-committee-members-for-national-lottery-community-fund

StepChange launches government-backed Debt Advice guide

NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie

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Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Two in five Scots now struggling with bills and credit commitments.

https://tfn.scot/news/stepchange-launches-government-backed-debt-advice-guide

New chair and trustees join board of air ambulance charity

NEWS 20 September 2024 by Niall Christie

Management

Robbie, 53, takes over from interim chair Mike Beale and will serve up to two terms in office.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-and-trustees-join-board-of-air-ambulance-charity

Rural Housing Scotland to close after over two decades of service

NEWS 16 October 2024 by Niall Christie

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Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

The charity cited a lack of sufficient funding when announcing the news.

https://tfn.scot/news/rural-housing-scotland-to-close-after-over-two-decades-of-service

More job losses hit sector as inclusion charity lays off 24 staff

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

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Health & Social Care

Funding woes worsen leading to closure

https://tfn.scot/news/more-job-losses-hit-sector-as-inclusion-charity-lays-off-24-staff

Charity CEO and founder to stand down after 26 years

NEWS 31 March 2023 by Niall Christie

Helen Carlin started Rowan Alba in 1997 with the aim of creating a new approach to homelessness.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-ceo-and-founder-to-stand-down-after-26-years

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“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector

Charity sector hits out at Westminster budget

New chair appointed to board of Scots theatre

Council cuts grant to charity arts venue by 10%

New Scotland Committee members for National Lottery Community Fund

StepChange launches government-backed Debt Advice guide

New chair and trustees join board of air ambulance charity

Rural Housing Scotland to close after over two decades of service

More job losses hit sector as inclusion charity lays off 24 staff

Charity CEO and founder to stand down after 26 years

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