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‘Debt Happens’ campaign welcomed
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‘Debt Happens’ campaign welcomed

Martin Whitfield MSP2023-10-03T16:22:24+01:00

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has launched a new campaign highlighting the growing risk of people being tipped into debt. CAS estimate that around 460,000 people in Scotland expect to go into debt. Some 644,000 anticipate an increase in their existing debt due to the cost of living crisis. CAS says it is vital to combat [...]

‘Debt Happens’ campaign welcomedMartin Whitfield MSP2023-10-03T16:22:24+01:00

Comment on rising costs for charities
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Comment on rising costs for charities

Martin Whitfield MSP2023-10-09T10:39:40+01:00

Commenting on SCVO research showing that 61 per cent of voluntary organisations are facing funding challenges due to increases in energy bills and other costs, along with increased demand for their services, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “I know many voluntary sector organisations are struggling to maintain their operations and services, especially due to rising energy [...]

Comment on rising costs for charitiesMartin Whitfield MSP2023-10-09T10:39:40+01:00