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Remember a Charity Week returns
Strictly Come Dancing star Len Goodman is urging charity supporters to consider leaving a donation in their wills
NEWS 6 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Action to tackle exploitation of children expanded
Barnardo's is expanding its work with Police Scotland to tackle child sex exploitation after an initial project proved successful
NEWS 5 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity gets half a million to tackle period poverty
More people from low-income households will soon be able to access free period products
NEWS 5 September 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Drive to make Scotland dementia friendly
Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Friends tour is aiming to help make the country a better place for those with the condition
NEWS 5 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Fundraising fashion show for care charity
A Bruntsfield-based clothes shop will be previewing its latest collection in support of the Eric Liddell Centre
NEWS 5 September 2019 by Yasmin Hackett
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Moves to support care experienced people welcomed
The Programme for Government, unveiled this week by the Scottish Government, included a series of measures aimed at helping those who have experienced the care
NEWS 4 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Mixed response to Scottish Government climate pledges
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled the Programme for Government this afternoon, with climate change at the top of the agenda
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Scottish Government urged to “get a grip” on delayed discharges
New figures showed almost 1,500 patients were stuck in hospital unnecessarily each day in July.
NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Cut price deals fuel unhealthy diets
Parents have said junk food promotions tempt them into buying unhealthy food, a charity survey has found
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity makes high-profile board appointments
Former politicians Kezia Dugdale and Andrew Wilson have joined the board of Sistema Scotland
NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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