Eight held in Syrian charity fraud probe
Eight arrests have been made as part of an investigation into charity fraud involving thousands of pounds intended to help people in Syria. Kent Police arrested the men at addresses
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Charities warn of crisis as 20% of children now live in poverty
Scotland is facing a “humanitarian crisis” caused by poverty, according to a coalition of charities. The group estimated that more than 870,000 people are living in poverty as it launched
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Charities expect surge in demand for services
More than three quarters of Scotland’s charities and voluntary sector organisations expect demand for their services to rise next year, a survey has revealed. But at the same time, almost
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Aid charity calls for change of priorities over ‘materialistic’ Christmas
More than four-fifths of people in Scotland believe Christmas has become too materialistic, according to new research. A survey of 1,200 people for Scottish aid charity SCIAF found that 82%
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Ewan McGregor backs hospice appeal
Actor Ewan McGregor has backed a Christmas appeal by the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) by leaving a personal message of support for the charity. Members of the public are
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New charities utilities proposal unveiled
New charities on lower incomes may no longer have to pay water and sewerage charges, according to a proposal by the Scottish Government. A consultation has been launched on whether
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New kinship care film launched by CHILDREN 1ST
A new DVD by CHILDREN 1ST featuring three kinship carers talking about their own experiences and explaining how the charity has supported them has been launched this month.
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