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No easy journey: families punished by barriers to prison visits

NEWS 30 April 2024 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Failure to support contact impacts the family, who have not committed an offence but nevertheless suffer the consequences

https://tfn.scot/news/no-easy-journey-families-punished-by-barriers-to-prison-visits

Triple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure

NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie

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Funding challenges have contributed to the closures, which will come into effect next year.

https://tfn.scot/news/triple-hit-as-charities-and-third-sector-projects-announce-closure

Edinburgh charities still in limbo amid questions over IJB funding cuts

NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie

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Experts warned hundreds of third sector jobs were at threat if a proposal to pull funding went ahead.

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-charities-still-in-limbo-amid-questions-over-ijb-funding-cuts

Children in Need chair quits after launching tirade at CEO over funding to Scots charity

NEWS 21 November 2024 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

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She claims child abuse revelations ruined CEO's enjoyment of Bruce Springsteen concert

https://tfn.scot/news/children-in-need-chair-quits-after-launching-tirade-at-ceo-over-funding-to-scots-charity

New chair and trustees appointed to board of agricultural society

NEWS 20 December 2022 by Niall Christie

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“We are very much looking forward to working with Jimmy and Jane and grateful to all our trustees for the energy and enthusiasm they put into their roles.”

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-and-trustees-appointed-to-board-of-agricultural-society

New charity launched to protect Scottish rainforests

NEWS 16 February 2023 by Niall Christie

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Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Regeneration & Housing

The new charity has raised funds from a number of private donors to acquire Couldoran House.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-charity-launched-to-protect-scottish-rainforests

Demystifying Death Awards announced

NEWS 3 May 2023 by Niall Christie

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Health & Social Care

Actor Greg Wise and author Kathryn Mannix are among those to receive one of the awards.

https://tfn.scot/news/demystifying-death-awards-announced

Fears as first minister signals universal free school meals could end

NEWS 4 May 2023 by Robert Armour

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Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Humza Yousaf favours a more "targeted approach"

https://tfn.scot/news/fears-as-first-minister-signals-universal-free-school-meals-could-end

Leading charity chief revealed as convicted killer

NEWS 31 May 2023 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

Management

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Charity says chief executive's past is a matter of public record

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-charity-chief-revealed-as-convicted-killer

Lorraine Kelly to front a night of fundraising as STV Children’s Appeal returns

NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Environment & International

Funding & Finance

This year’s event features an exclusive performance by Tom Walker.

https://tfn.scot/news/lorraine-kelly-to-front-a-night-of-fundraising-as-stv-childrens-appeal-returns

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No easy journey: families punished by barriers to prison visits

Triple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure

Edinburgh charities still in limbo amid questions over IJB funding cuts

Children in Need chair quits after launching tirade at CEO over funding to Scots charity

New chair and trustees appointed to board of agricultural society

New charity launched to protect Scottish rainforests

Demystifying Death Awards announced

Fears as first minister signals universal free school meals could end

Leading charity chief revealed as convicted killer

Lorraine Kelly to front a night of fundraising as STV Children’s Appeal returns

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