I’ve lost count of the number of these columns that I’ve written around the issue of funding challenges. But today, for a change, I’ve got a good story to tell, because this week the Scottish Citizens Advice network received an incredible boost. The independent funder, Foundation Scotland, has awarded our network £6 million over two years to continue the life-changing work we do across the country.

Under the award, every Citizens Advice Bureau across every corner of the country will receive £50,000 this year and £50,000 in the next financial year, with the same amount going to the national organisation, Citizens Advice Scotland.

Moreover, this funding is unrestricted – meaning that CABs have flexibility and choice in how they spend it. That approach is uncommon but of critical importance –........

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