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Archers storyline sees thousands raised for domestic abuse charity
A campaign set up in honour of a character from The Archers has raised more than £150,000 for domestic abuse charity Refuge
NEWS 13 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Figures show millions lost to fixed odds betting machines
Calls have intensified for a crackdown on machines dubbed the “crack cocaine of gambling” after figures revealed players had lost millions of pounds in a year
NEWS 13 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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Fresh, local food just a click away with revolutionary new service
Buying fresh, local and seasonal food is about to get a lot easier for people in Stirling as a new service offers consumers the chance to pre-order
NEWS 13 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Kiltwalk trio treated to surprise concert from Chilli Pipers
Three Kiltwalkers have been treated to a private performance from one of Scotland’s biggest bands
NEWS 13 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Wild animal circus ban welcomed by charities
Charities have welcomed a decision to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses
NEWS 7 September 2016 by Graham Martin
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Police called to charity football match as fans spark trouble
Community festival game held up as opposing fans invaded the pitch
NEWS 23 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Tim Burgess shocks Edinburgh charity shop with donation
​Charlatans frontman surprises charity by donating signed goods and then tweeting fans
NEWS 23 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Celtic fans raise £100,000 for Palestinian charities
Celtic fans have more than £100,000 for Palestinian charities after the club was disciplined by Uefa following a game against a Israeli team Hapoel Beer Sheva.
NEWS 22 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Animal charity is one of the best known global brands
UK based charities have ranked highly in a list of the world’s best known charity brands
NEWS 19 August 2016 by Graham Martin
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Protest planned at Israeli festival in Edinburgh
A festival of Israeli culture being held at the Edinburgh Fringe is a 'political propaganda stunt', according to the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
NEWS 16 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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