Social Justice & Poverty

Citizens Advice Scotland has reported a huge rise in the amount of people seeking advice around redundancy

2nd July 2020 by Gareth Jones

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International development bodies have set out criteria they say are necessary for a new UK body to ensure aid and diplomacy standards are maintained

1st July 2020 by Gareth Jones

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Age Scotland has raised its concern after a new study showed older people are struggling to cope during lockdown

30th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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An acclaimed charity has revealed the horrific levels of abuse it has received – leaving organisers and volunteers worried about their safety

30th June 2020 by Graham Martin

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The Scottish Government has launched a new service to help disabled people access the benefits they are entitled to

30th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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The Great British Tech Appeal, launched by Vodafone and Barnardo’s, is looking for businesses to help disadvantaged communities access tech

30th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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Lorna Wilson previews new research which looks at the social, economic, health, and wellbeing impact of social housing

29th June 2020 by TFN Guest

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A coalition of organisations wants the suspension of Universal Credit sanctions to continue for a further six months

29th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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Food Train has been providing vital support to older people in Scotland, and has increased its work in light of Covid-19

29th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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Charities across the country have used funding from the National Emergencies Trust to respond to the coronavirus pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

29th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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Charities previously warned about moving vulnerable asylum seekers

29th June 2020 by Robert Armour

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The cash will be used to distribute food to vulnerable people in the north-east.

24th June 2020 by Gavin Stuart

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Organisations are struggling to respond to hunger in the community, and have called for the Scottish Government to step in

24th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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A coalition of 30 organisations has called for a Third Sector Recovery and Renewal Fund to be created, to allow vital work to continue

23rd June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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Organisations may not survive without further support and investment, economic experts have warned

23rd June 2020 by Gareth Jones

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Protest held as advisory group publishes 25 recommendations for Scottish economy.

22nd June 2020 by Gavin Stuart

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Mike Findlay says its vital to think about how we can support the LGBT+ community as Pride Month draws to a close

22nd June 2020 by TFN Guest

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Sean Duffy local and regional solutions are needed to help communities recover from Covid-19

22nd June 2020 by TFN Guest

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Cash goes to sellers who have lost their work due to pandemic

22nd June 2020 by Robert Armour

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