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Supermarket’s £150,000 donation to charity after schoolgirl with chronic bowel disease got in touch
Morrisons Foundation found out about Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity’s latest campaign from 13-year-old Jenny Cook. Charity says support is “remarkable".
NEWS 29 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Chief Encounters: Tressa Burke
Tressa Burke, chief executive of Glasgow Disability Alliance, on the huge difference even a small charity can make
FEATURE 28 September 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Investigation into availability of support for young people with additional support needs
An investigation has been launched to help map out the availability of support for young people with additional support needs in Scotland
NEWS 28 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Older Scots urged to Get Moving in new Age Scotland campaign
Older Scots are sharing stories about how they keep fit and healthy as part of a campaign to promote the benefits of physical activity
NEWS 27 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
The digital divide is increasing inequality in Scotland
A new report finds that the almost 1 million Scot who don't have internet access are socially and economically isolated in a range of ways
NEWS 27 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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Befriending project for learning disabled among Lotto beneficiaries
A befriending project for adults with learning disabilities is set to benefit from the latest round of lottery funding
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charities team up with police to protect elderly from crime
Charities are working with Police Scotland in a bid to protect vulnerable elderly people from crime
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Cycling consultancy shortlisted for social enterprise award
Transport Planning and Engineering has been shortlisted for an award in this year’s UK Social Enterprise Awards
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Gold medal Paralympian throws support behind the Scottish Poppy Appeal
From the Paralympic gold medal podium in Rio to the Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh, Jo Butterfield shows her support for disabled veterans
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Have a cuppa for Quarriers: Charity asks Scots to take tea break
Social care service Quarriers is asking Scots to take a tea break and raise funds for the charity
NEWS 26 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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