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National Lottery Community Fund criticised over funding for “transphobic hate group”
Free Pride have become the latest group to criticise LGB Alliance, and the National Lottery’s support of the group. 
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Deacon Blue star opens charity's revamped community cafe
Cash from Foundation Scotland secured the popular coffee shop's future
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Olivia Newton-John's last gig was for charity
Spent her later life raising millions for charity
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Charity founder scoops Miss Scotland award
The move comes after the 23-year-old began her own charity, the BRAvery Trust, which helps those in period poverty.
NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Community makes history as land buyout gets over the line
This will double the size of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve.
NEWS 5 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Eden Project opens applications for Cornwall training weekend
Funded by the National Lottery, successful applicants will have accommodation and transport along with the weekend community camp costs all paid for. 
NEWS 3 August 2022 by Niall Christie
 
We’ve seen the danger of calories on menus – the Scottish Government must not make the same mistake  
Plans to publish calorie counts could misfire badly, warns eating disorders charity
OPINION 29 July 2022 by Tom Quinn
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Biggest community buyout in South Scotland urges public to back historic campaign
The town of Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway has until July 31 to raise £2.2million.
NEWS 20 July 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Former charity boss to appear at Edinburgh Festival as drag queen
Nancy Clench is scheduled to appear at The Pleasance in August
NEWS 20 July 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Rising costs forces Edinburgh trust to close vital community hub
The decision comes after a review of the charity’s finances.
NEWS 19 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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