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Damning report says Commonwealth Games legacy failed

Despite huge optimism volunteering and participation was not ignited by the 2014 Commonwealth Games

NEWS 8 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Freedom of Information forum returns after six year absence

A forum for campaigners pushing for greater freedom of information is to reconvene in Edinburgh

NEWS 8 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Exposed: charity pest targets councils with fake applications

Evidence emerges that prolific charity pest has targeted councils

NEWS 8 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Bid to beat the bookies and stop lottery bets

Moves are being made to stop bookies harming good causes by offering bets on lottery results

NEWS 5 May 2017 by Graham Martin

Business backing gives hope for disabled children

Staff will take on challenges to fundraise for disability charities

NEWS 5 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Sexism in the media is putting girls off politics

Research shows girls are being discouraged from engaging because of the way they are portrayed in the media

NEWS 5 May 2017 by Robert Armour

RSPB anger after hen harrier killing charges are dropped

RSPB Scotland has reacted with fury after charges against a gamekeeper charged with killing a rare bird of prey were dropped

NEWS 5 May 2017 by Graham Martin

Scottish Government foot dragging on pollution will cost lives

Pollution strategy is costing lives according to campaigners

NEWS 5 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Success for Scots school pupils in Big Peddle challenge

Project encourages children to use alternative forms of transport including bikes and scooters

NEWS 5 May 2017 by Robert Armour

Prince Philip praised for charity work as he steps down from public office

"Tireless" charity work of HRH Duke of Edinburgh applauded

NEWS 4 May 2017 by Robert Armour

TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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