Social Justice & Poverty

A programme to teach prisoners how to save lives is being rolled out after a successful pilot

8th August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Euan's Guide has handed out tens of thousands of cards that highlight the importance of red cords in disabled toilets

8th August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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A revamp of the FareShare depot in Edinburgh is set to help feed 2,000 more vulnerable people

7th August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Kate Wimpress will oversee the organisation and functioning of the Assembly alongside former Labour MEP David Martin.

7th August 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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Duncan Thorp examines the work going on to boost partnerships between social enterprises and the private sector

6th August 2019 by TFN Guest

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Eddie Nisbet calls for support for social enterprises who are delivering local public health services to exorcise Scotland’s drug-related demons

5th August 2019 by TFN Guest

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The First Minister was invited to a relaunch of the South Glasgow Drug and Alcohol Recovery Hub

5th August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland

2nd August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Duncan Thorp examines how social enterprises can provide answers to the climate emergency

2nd August 2019 by TFN Guest

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​Single parents have been hit especially hard

2nd August 2019 by Robert Armour

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Fringe audiences are being asked to take a series of simple actions to improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh

1st August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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The Human Rights Consortium Scotland has detailed the wide range of threats a no deal Brexit presents to human rights

1st August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Businesses and community groups are being invited to take part in the fundraising event next month

1st August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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The Corra Foundation has teamed up with Comic Relief to offer grants to small and medium sized charities

1st August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Big Hearts Community Trust has reported a significant increase in young people accessing its holiday activities

1st August 2019 by Gareth Jones

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We Are One CitizenFest takes place at venues across the city on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August

31st July 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Figures have revealed 9,000 families in Scotland are affected by the Universal Credit two-child limit

31st July 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Citizens Advice Scotland said the figures should be a wake-up call for policymakers.

30th July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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Citizens Advice Scotland said 25% of people who had ran out of money before payday had skipped payments.

30th July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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