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“Make suicide prevention a priority” urges Samaritans Scotland ahead of elections

NEWS 28 November 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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The suicide prevention charity held an event at Holyrood this week. 

https://tfn.scot/news/make-suicide-prevention-a-priority-urges-samaritans-scotland-ahead-of-elections

Project proves how peer support is vital in suicide prevention

NEWS 1 December 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Health & Social Care
It can make a lifesaving difference, states report

https://tfn.scot/news/project-proves-how-peer-support-is-vital-in-suicide-prevention

Charities receive targeted Scottish Government support for island infrastructure

NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Care charities and village halls share in more than £800,000.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-receive-targeted-scottish-government-support-for-island-infrastructure

Energy Action Scotland crowns Fuel Poverty Heroes

NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Five groups and individuals were recognised for their work. 

https://tfn.scot/news/energy-action-scotland-crowns-fuel-poverty-heroes

Regulator's annual statement shows a rise in reports about charities

NEWS 5 December 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
It also showed a small rise in whistleblowing complaints

https://tfn.scot/news/regulators-annual-statement-shows-a-rise-in-reports-about-charities

TFN magazine's December edition is out now: read it all here!

NEWS 8 December 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
New mag looks at the precarity of funding, the mis-match between what the sector gets, how it gets it and the increasing amount demanded from us

https://tfn.scot/news/tfn-magazines-december-edition-is-out-now-read-it-all-here-2

New standards for fair energy welcomed by campaign groups

NEWS 27 January 2026 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
1 comment
A fairer deal for vulnerable customers

https://tfn.scot/news/new-standards-for-fair-enegy-welcomrd-by-campaign-groups

Regulator sees deputy chair appointment

NEWS 27 January 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
OSCR said he has extensive experience working within the public and charity sectors

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-sees-deputy-chair-appointment

UK international aid watchdog under threat of closure

NEWS 27 January 2026 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The UK Government is considering the future of The Independent Commission for Aid Impact

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-international-aid-watchdog-under-threat-of-closure

Financial stress behind a jump in charities filing late accounts

NEWS 27 January 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
Cuts and donation drops have seen groups axe jobs in accounting and finance departments

https://tfn.scot/news/financial-stress-behind-a-jump-in-charities-filing-late-accounts

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