Social Justice & Poverty

A campaign to fight for the right to social security in Scotland has been relaunched amid rising levels of poverty

9th October 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Rhiannon Sims discusses why the Scottish Campaign for the Right to Social Security (SCORSS) has re-launched with rights placed at its heart

9th October 2019 by TFN Guest

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Elizabeth Hurst-High examines the links between living in poverty and smoking

8th October 2019 by TFN Guest

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Ffyona Taylor says we must never accept inequality and social exclusion as the status quo

8th October 2019 by TFN Guest

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Almost one fifth of executives said they would be unlikely to employ a veteran.

8th October 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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New figures show 240,000 children are locked in poverty in Scotland.

7th October 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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Hundreds of event will take place throughout the week as the campaign to end poverty in Scotland steps up

7th October 2019 by Gareth Jones

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A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland

4th October 2019 by Gareth Jones

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A charity has hit out after being informed that funding to help refugees settle in the UK will cease in the event of a no-deal Brexit

4th October 2019 by Gareth Jones

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The Scottish Government has called for urgent action to help those likely to be hit by a no-deal Brexit

3rd October 2019 by Gareth Jones

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The charity passed on almost 15,000 pieces of information to police last year.

2nd October 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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A Menu for Change has produced a report which contains heart-breaking stories of poverty

2nd October 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Robert McGeachy and Mark Ballard give a preview of their book, The Public Affairs Guide to Scotland: Influencing Policy and Legislation

1st October 2019 by TFN Guest

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Political uncertainty and economic downturn have left charities with major fears over the ability to meet their objectives

1st October 2019 by Gareth Jones

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The CAB network began helping people at the outbreak of the Second World War.

30th September 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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Charity welcomes move to protect residents housed by Serco.

30th September 2019 by Gavin Stuart

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Mary’s Meals will reach 12,796 more chronically hungry children with a life-changing meal every day after a donation from People's Postcode Lottery

30th September 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has released a video to kick off its celebrations

30th September 2019 by Gareth Jones

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Mary Glasgow says MSPs have the chance to take a momentous step by approving new legislation aimed at giving equal protection to children

27th September 2019 by TFN Guest

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