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Religious reps shouldn’t have a special say in our schools

NEWS 7 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

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Unelected religious representatives should no longer be given a special say in education says Humanist Society Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-religious-representative-to-be-removed-from-education-com

New strategy to cure Scotland’s ill health

NEWS 12 February 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

Scotland's latest review of public health stresses the role of the third sector in helping to cure the nation's poor sickness record

https://tfn.scot/news/new-strategy-to-cure-scotlands-ill-health

The digital divide is increasing inequality in Scotland

NEWS 27 September 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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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

https://tfn.scot/news/the-digital-divide-is-increasing-inequality-in-scotland

You can now pledge your support online for campaign demanding schools teach pupils about LGBT issues

NEWS 29 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Members of the public can now sign up and back the Time for Inclusive Education campaign online

https://tfn.scot/news/you-can-now-pledge-your-support-online-for-campaign-to-inlcude-lgbt-educati

Renewables could meet half of Scotland’s energy needs by 2030, report finds

NEWS 10 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

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Half of Scotland’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2030, according to fresh analysis

https://tfn.scot/news/renewables-could-meet-half-of-scotlands-energy-needs-by-2030-report-finds

Huge rise in children contemplating suicide

NEWS 8 September 2016 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

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A charity helpline has recorded a worrying spike in children thinking about suicide

https://tfn.scot/news/huge-rise-in-children-contemplating-suicide

Charities invited to apply for funding to be part of child mentoring scheme

NEWS 29 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

£1 million is available to voluntary organisations as part of the first phase of a charity led programme that will support looked after children

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-invited-to-apply-for-funding-to-be-part-of-child-mentoring-scheme

Bid to beat the bookies and stop lottery bets

NEWS 5 May 2017 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

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

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-beat-the-bookies-and-close-lottery-betting-loop-hole

Trauma of daily life exposed by carers

NEWS 6 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

The reality of caring for loved ones revealed on social media by Scotland's army of carers

https://tfn.scot/news/trauma-of-daily-life-exposed-by-carers

Charities welcome named person getting the go ahead

NEWS 9 June 2016 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

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Charities have welcomed a decision to press ahead with controversial child protection legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/charitys-praise-as-named-person-gets-go-ahead

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Religious reps shouldn’t have a special say in our schools

New strategy to cure Scotland’s ill health

The digital divide is increasing inequality in Scotland

You can now pledge your support online for campaign demanding schools teach pupils about LGBT issues

Renewables could meet half of Scotland’s energy needs by 2030, report finds

Huge rise in children contemplating suicide

Charities invited to apply for funding to be part of child mentoring scheme

Bid to beat the bookies and stop lottery bets

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