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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 30 August 2019

LIST 30 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett

Health & Social Care

A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/lists/news-in-brief-whats-been-going-on-across-scotlands-third-sector-30-august-2

Voluntary sector says welfare must be devolved to Scotland

NEWS 8 October 2014 by Graham Martin

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Scotland needs control of its own welfare system, Smith Commission told

https://tfn.scot/news/voluntary-sector-says-welfare-must-be-devolved-to-scotland

Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

NEWS 1 April 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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Coercive and controlling behaviour will now be considered as an offence under the new legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/groundbreaking-abuse-law-comes-into-force

News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 3 July 2018

NEWS 2 July 2018 by Alex Turnbull

Management

A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/news-in-brief-3-july-2018-whats-been-going-on-this-week

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

NEWS 25 February 2022 by Niall Christie

Environment & International

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“A real ban on fox hunting is something that the Scottish people overwhelmingly support."

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-improved-law-limiting-cruel-sports-in-scotland

Funding cuts and volunteering: you can only take out so much before there's a collapse

OPINION 9 February 2023 by Sarah Latto

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Culture & Leisure

#RunningCostsCrisis

#CostOfLivingCrisis

The resilience of volunteers is under strain like never before

https://tfn.scot/opinion/funding-cuts-and-volunteering

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

NEWS 29 April 2015 by Rab Armour

Management

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Workfare campaigners is accused of blackmailing and bullying charities taking part in government work schemes

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-charities-blackmailed-into-dropping-workfare

Third sector honoured in Queen’s Birthday list

NEWS 15 June 2015 by Susan Smith

Management

People working and volunteering in Scottish charities have achieved a wide range of honours in the Queen's Birthday honours list

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-honoured-in-queens-birthday-list

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

OPINION 2 October 2024 by Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips of WithYou on the importance of ensuring timely, effective alcohol support services are available in communities across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-wonderful-example-of-the-difference-effective-services-can-make-to-both-individuals-and-communities

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

NEWS 11 September 2015 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

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The work of one of Scotland’s most tireless equality campaigners was celebrated at the first ever Scottish LGBTI awards

https://tfn.scot/news/equality-campaigner-honoured-at-lgbti-awards

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News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 30 August 2019

Voluntary sector says welfare must be devolved to Scotland

Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 3 July 2018

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

Funding cuts and volunteering: you can only take out so much before there's a collapse

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

Third sector honoured in Queen’s Birthday list

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

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