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Children bullied over appearance and sexuality

Children are being bullied in Scottish schools for their appearance, sexuality and for having additional support needs, an investigation has found

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Majority still support £5 child benefit increase

A £5 increase would ease burden on struggling families

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Action taken to combat the scandal of holiday hunger

A public plea for action to feed children affected by holiday hunger has been successful – and will see hundreds fed over the summer

NEWS 16 June 2017 by Graham Martin

Doctor Who star judges charity’s father’s day competition

David Tennant has taken time out from his busy theatre schedule to judge a Father's Day competition run by Scottish charity Circle

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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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