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New £2bn fund must reach charities fast

NEWS 7 March 2017 by Robert Armour

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Massive windfall from dormant assets must be shared equally across UK as soon as possible says leading third sector body

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-warn-uk-gov-give-us-equal-share-of-2bn-windfall

First Minister grilled by youngsters

NEWS 17 September 2018 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Nicola Sturgeon took part in a Question Time style event hosted and attended by young people

https://tfn.scot/news/first-minister-grilled-by-youngsters

Government urged to set end date for fossil fuels

NEWS 10 January 2023 by Niall Christie

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Environment & International

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“This is a crucial decade for action on the climate crisis so Ministers must ensure that the plan sets an end date for fossil fuels and commits to phasing out oil and gas."

https://tfn.scot/news/government-urged-to-set-end-date-for-fossil-fuels

Consultation on slavery and Scotland's museums starts

NEWS 16 September 2021 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

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The project gives people across the country the opportunity to shape Scotland’s museums

https://tfn.scot/news/consultation-on-slavery-and-scotlands-museums-starts

Charities help save beaver family from a cruel cull

NEWS 1 December 2021 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

The move, known as a translocation, was carried out by the Beaver Trust

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-help-save-beaver-family-from-a-cruel-cull

Energy price hike will mean social, physical and economic devastation for Scots

NEWS 26 August 2022 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

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Campaigners warn energy costs will create issues in society across the board

https://tfn.scot/news/warning-energy-price-hike-will-cost-social-physical-and-economic-devasatation-for-scots

Complex needs college appoints its first head

NEWS 5 September 2022 by Robert Armour

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Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Initial intake will be 15 students

https://tfn.scot/news/complex-needs-college-appoints-its-first-head

Charity leaders hope lottery cap will be scrapped

NEWS 6 February 2023 by Robert Armour

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Culture & Leisure

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Limits on lotteries is costing charities million of pounds in revenue

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-leaders-hope-lottery-cap-will-be-scrapped

Charity report sparks calls for Scottish Government to lead on recognition of unpaid care

NEWS 3 August 2023 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

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Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

The discussion paper looks at how the over-reliance on GDP warps governments’ priorities.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-report-sparks-calls-for-scottish-government-to-lead-on-recognition-of-unpaid-care

Child abuse inquiry chair resigns after row

NEWS 5 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Susan O'Brien QC says she cannot reassure the public that Scotland's national child abuse inquiry will be conducted independently of government

https://tfn.scot/news/child-abuse-inquiry-chair-resigns-after-row

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