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War could plunge charity sector into a crisis it will struggle to recover from

NEWS 24 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
Report analyses how the war on Iran could have a devastating impact on an already fragile sector

https://tfn.scot/news/war-could-plunge-charity-sector-into-a-crisis-it-will-struggle-to-recover-from

Mental health charity's manifesto to Put Kids First

NEWS 24 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
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There needs to be targeted action to tackle the mental health crisis engulfing Scotland’s young people

https://tfn.scot/news/mental-health-charitys-manifesto-to-put-kids-first

Charity formed to put historic building into community use

NEWS 24 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
They want to ensure the building is protected, restored and transformed into a vibrant performing arts centre and hub

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-formed-to-put-historic-building-into-community-use

Transgender girls given a deadline to leave Girlguiding

NEWS 24 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Critics say the move "sends a message of rejection" to young people

https://tfn.scot/news/transgender-girls-given-a-deadline-to-leave-girlguiding

Charities call for urgent political action to improve LGBTQIA+ people’s lives

NEWS 25 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Equality Network, Scottish Trans, LGBT Youth Scotland, LGBT Health and Wellbeing and LEAP Sports set out their Holyrood manifesto

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-urgent-political-action-to-improve-lgbtqia-peoples-lives

Campaigners say chancellor can do more to protect people in fuel poverty

NEWS 25 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
The Poverty Alliance repeated its call for a social tariff

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-say-chancellor-can-do-more-to-protect-people-in-fuel-poverty

Community path fund leaves a lasting legacy across Scotland 

NEWS 25 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
62 projects funded to improve local walking routes 

https://tfn.scot/news/community-path-fund-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-across-scotland

Poll shows people think religious charities shouldn’t be allowed to promote sexism or homophobia

NEWS 26 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
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Most are against religious groups being allowed to register as charities if they promote discriminatory views towards women or LGBT people

https://tfn.scot/news/poll-shows-people-think-religious-charities-shouldnt-be-allowed-to-promote-sexism-or-homophobia

Workers' manifesto launched for the Holyrood elections

NEWS 30 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
The STUC calls build on the successful Scotland Demands Better campaign

https://tfn.scot/news/workers-manifesto-launched-for-the-holyrood-elections

Charity unveils tartan-wrapped vehicles to mark 40 years supporting households

NEWS 30 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Founded in 1985, Scarf provides free, impartial energy advice across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-unveils-tartan-wrapped-vehicles-to-mark-40-years-supporting-households

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