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Poverty on the rise and could soar in Scotland

NEWS 27 March 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Many families in Scotland are struggling and the coronavirus is likely to make things worse, campaigners have warned

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-on-the-rise-and-could-soar-in-scotland

Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy

OPINION 12 September 2024 by Duncan Thorp

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Duncan Thorp on calls to dramatically increase the number of social enterprises, cooperatives and employee-owned businesses across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ambitious-new-report-has-potential-to-transform-scotlands-economy

The centre cannot hold – reform must start locally

OPINION 24 January 2025 by Professor Jim Gallagher FRSE

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Jim Gallagher on the problems of framing public policy in Scotland – and where the voluntary sector fits in

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-centre-cannot-hold-reform-must-start-locally

First steps taken to end food poverty in Scotland

NEWS 2 November 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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An innovative third sector scheme will allow families to access affordable food

https://tfn.scot/news/first-steps-taken-to-eradicate-food-poverty-in-scotland

#KeepThePromise to change social care landscape in Scotland

OPINION 27 October 2021 Guest post

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Health & Social Care

Julie Welsh explains how social care is facing seismic change in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/keepthepromise-to-change-social-care-landscape-in-scotland

Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying

OPINION 29 November 2017 by TFN

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Kenny Gray says charities must get smart in preparation for the new Lobbying Register

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-must-learn-the-difference-between-a-chat-and-lobbying

Funding the voluntary sector is key to a wellbeing recovery

OPINION 4 September 2020 by Susan Smith

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Susan Smith says building a wellbeing economy means putting money into in the voluntary organisations that help us when we need it most

https://tfn.scot/opinion/wellbeing-the-only-way-is-up

Will Scotland’s social security system be as fair as it can be?

OPINION 23 May 2018 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Lucy Mulvagh on the importance of advocacy in Scotland's new social security system

https://tfn.scot/opinion/putting-human-rights-at-the-heart-of-scottish-social-security

Working with the third sector for the good of our children

OPINION 4 March 2016 Guest post

Families & Young People

Young people's minister on how the third sector can help make Scotland the best place to grow up in

https://tfn.scot/opinion/working-with-the-third-sector-for-the-good-of-our-children

No benefit sanctions in Scotland, say MSPs

NEWS 7 October 2016 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Charities have welcomed a commitment that punitive sanctions won’t be placed on benefits once welfare powers are devolved to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/no-benefit-sanctions-in-scotland-say-msps

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Poverty on the rise and could soar in Scotland

Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy

The centre cannot hold – reform must start locally

First steps taken to end food poverty in Scotland

#KeepThePromise to change social care landscape in Scotland

Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying

Funding the voluntary sector is key to a wellbeing recovery

Will Scotland’s social security system be as fair as it can be?

Working with the third sector for the good of our children

No benefit sanctions in Scotland, say MSPs

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