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Triple hit as charities and third sector projects announce closure

NEWS 18 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
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

Former top cop takes role as charity ambassador

NEWS 19 December 2023 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
He will use his expertise and influence to raise awareness about the critical issues affecting children and young people

https://tfn.scot/news/former-top-cop-takes-role-as-charity-ambassador

Scottish budget offers “sticking plasters” for social problems

NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Campaigners and charities from across the third sector have hit out at the “short-term budget sticking plasters” offered by the Scottish Government.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-budget-offers-sticking-plasters-for-social-problems

“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans

NEWS 19 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year

https://tfn.scot/news/a-missed-opportunity-third-sector-slam-scottish-budget-plans

Government confirm blocking of gender reform will not be appealed

NEWS 20 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
1 comment
The bill passed with a huge majority in Holyrood last year. 

https://tfn.scot/news/government-confirm-blocking-of-gender-reform-will-not-be-appealed

Edinburgh Rape Crisis announces temporary closure of East Lothian sexual abuse service

NEWS 22 December 2023 by Niall Christie
The charity said an “insecurity of funding” had led to the decision. 

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-rape-crisis-announces-temporary-closure-of-east-lothian-sexual-abuse-service

Finances the biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite

NEWS 27 December 2023 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Research also found a third of organisations are dipping into reserves

https://tfn.scot/news/finances-the-biggest-challenge-to-charities-as-rising-costs-bite

Charities face staff and volunteer crisis

NEWS 28 December 2023 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
A third of organisations reported this as one of their top challenges

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-face-staff-and-volunteer-crisis

Charity founder dies aged 61

NEWS 3 January 2024 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
She was feted by politicians and celebrities

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-founder-dies-aged-61

Economist is new trustee at debt charity

NEWS 4 January 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
She is also chair of the Charities Aid Foundation Bank

https://tfn.scot/news/economist-is-new-trustee-at-debt-charity

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.