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

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
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

Charities revolt at prospect of devastating cuts to Edinburgh’s community organisations

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
The council may step in and cover shortfalls for the remainder of this financial year.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-revolt-at-prospect-of-devastating-cuts-to-edinburghs-community-organisations

Collaboration of Disability Equality Plan between charities and Scottish Government collapses

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Disabled People’s Organisations cited a lack of faith in the government’s approach. 

https://tfn.scot/news/collaboration-of-disability-equality-plan-between-charities-and-scottish-government-collapses

Show must go on: community theatre fights for survival amid demolition threat

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Graham Martin
Culture & Leisure
This follows the discovery of dangerous, ‘bubbly’ RAAC concrete in 2023

https://tfn.scot/news/show-must-go-on-community-theatre-fights-for-survival-amid-demolition-threat

“UK must advocate for UNRWA”: Bosses of NGOs speak out over Israel’s agency ban 

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Concerns have been raised about the devastating effect this could have on aid. 

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-must-advocate-for-unrwa-bosses-of-ngos-speak-out-over-israels-agency-ban

30-year-old charity saved from closure after government intervention

NEWS 30 October 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Funding & Finance
Kate Forbes confirmed in Holyrood that Young Enterprise Scotland would have its funding covered to ensure it remains viable. 

https://tfn.scot/news/30-year-old-charity-saved-from-closure-after-government-intervention

Scots dig deep for Middle East appeal

NEWS 30 October 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Rapid response as NGOs work tirelessly in the region

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-dig-deep-for-middle-east-appeal

New trustees announced for Simba

NEWS 30 October 2024 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
The group supports families who have lost their baby

https://tfn.scot/news/new-trustees-announced-for-simba

“Further financial burden”: sector pleads with Chancellor after National Insurance hike

NEWS 30 October 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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Concerns remain about international aid budgets, alongside National Insurance rises for employers.

https://tfn.scot/news/further-financial-burden-sector-pleads-with-chancellor-after-national-insurance-hike

Lottery cap holding back vital cash for good causes

NEWS 31 October 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Funding & Finance
Communities and charities would only benefit if the cap was scrapped says minister

https://tfn.scot/news/lottery-cap-holding-back-vital-cash-for-good-causes

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.