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Almost a third of children live in poverty

NEWS 4 December 2018 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has said Britain must decide if it is committed to fighting poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/almost-a-third-of-children-live-in-poverty

UK welfare system savaged by those forced to use it

NEWS 14 November 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

The UK’s welfare set up has been slated – by the very people forced to endure it

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-welfare-system-savaged-by-those-forced-to-use-it

UN leaders must follow Scotland’s example

NEWS 22 September 2014 by Susan Smith

Environment & International

The world should follow Scotland's lead and set ambitious climate change targets

https://tfn.scot/news/un-leaders-must-follow-scotlands-story

Women benefit from Living Wage expansion

NEWS 8 March 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Women in part-time work are most likely to benefit from a pay increase to the real Living Wage

https://tfn.scot/news/women-benefit-from-living-wage-expansion

Volunteers needed urgently for dementia trials

NEWS 19 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

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Those with dementia or experiencing early memory problems are urgently needed for new drug studies say scientists

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteers-needed-urgently-for-dementia-trials-opening-in-scotland

Vulnerable witness plans welcomed by charities

NEWS 14 June 2018 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Children's and women's rights charities have praised plans to allow vulnerable people to testify in advance of court cases

https://tfn.scot/news/vulnerable-witness-plans-welcomed-by-charities

Dance project helps to raise attainment

NEWS 26 January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Culture & Leisure

YDance has presented the findings from a four-year schools project

https://tfn.scot/news/dance-project-helps-to-raise-attainment

Charities view negative impacts of Covid-19 across communities

NEWS 15 December 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

A new study from OSCR has provided a snapshot of how the voluntary sector is continuing to respond to coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-view-negative-impacts-of-covid-19-across-communities

Charity calls for greater awareness of loss of sight

NEWS 18 December 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Sight Scotland has revealed many Scots are unaware of how they can reduce their risk of developing visual impairment

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-greater-awareness-of-loss-of-sight

Fears Delta variant will hit charity donations

NEWS 17 June 2021 by Rab Armour

Charity giving being adversely affected by lockdowns

https://tfn.scot/news/fears-delta-variant-will-hit-charity-donations

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Almost a third of children live in poverty

UK welfare system savaged by those forced to use it

UN leaders must follow Scotland’s example

Women benefit from Living Wage expansion

Volunteers needed urgently for dementia trials

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Dance project helps to raise attainment

Charities view negative impacts of Covid-19 across communities

Charity calls for greater awareness of loss of sight

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