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Deposit return scheme backed by three-quarters of Scots

NEWS 2 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

The scheme is expected to lead to 90% of bottles and cans being returned for recycling.

https://tfn.scot/news/deposit-return-scheme-backed-by-three-quarters-of-scots

“Game-changer” policies needed to meet child poverty targets

NEWS 7 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

New figures show 240,000 children are locked in poverty in Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/game-changer-policies-needed-to-meet-child-poverty-targets

North-east care charities face staff crisis

NEWS 1 July 2014 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

North-east care charities are facing a crisis when it comes to staff recruitment and retention

https://tfn.scot/news/north-east-care-charities-face-staff-crisis

End of the road for fundraising watchdog

NEWS 10 November 2016 by Graham Martin

Management

The Fundraising Standards Board has now officially closed, having issued cheques returning unspent membership income to over 1,800 of its members

https://tfn.scot/news/end-of-the-road-for-fundraising-watchdog

Third sector lender marks 15 years of success

NEWS 17 November 2016 by Graham Martin

Management

A leading lender to the third sector marked its 15th Anniversary at a celebration dinner

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-lender-marks-15-years-of-success

World tells Trump: no backtrack on climate deal

NEWS 17 November 2016 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

The world has sent a message to US president-elect Donald Trump: no backsliding on crucial climate commitments

https://tfn.scot/news/world-tells-trump-no-backtrack-from-climate-deal

Poorest children most likely to struggle with language, charity says

NEWS 22 November 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

Children from deprived households are the most likely to struggle with language as they start primary school, a charity has said

https://tfn.scot/news/poorest-children-most-likely-to-struggle-with-language-charity-says

Scots’ sweet tooth condemns a generation to cancer

NEWS 3 March 2017 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

Scotland’s sweet tooth is putting the health of a generation at risk, according to a new report by Cancer Research UK

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-sweet-tooth-condemns-a-generation-to-cancer

Voice of Scotland’s charities will be heard in new indy battle

NEWS 13 March 2017 by Graham Martin

Management

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Scotland’s charities will make their voices heard in the forthcoming battle over the country’s future

https://tfn.scot/news/voice-of-scotlands-charities-will-be-heard-in-new-indy-battle

Dungavel reprieved - and suffering of asylum seekers will go on

NEWS 3 February 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Campaigners said there should be no detention of asylum seekers in Scotland – as it was announced that the controversial Dungavel facility is to stay open

https://tfn.scot/news/dungavel-reprieved-and-suffering-of-asylum-seekers-will-go-on

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Deposit return scheme backed by three-quarters of Scots

“Game-changer” policies needed to meet child poverty targets

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End of the road for fundraising watchdog

Third sector lender marks 15 years of success

World tells Trump: no backtrack on climate deal

Poorest children most likely to struggle with language, charity says

Scots’ sweet tooth condemns a generation to cancer

Voice of Scotland’s charities will be heard in new indy battle

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