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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

Social care sector risks cracking under the strain

NEWS 27 July 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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A coalition of charities is calling for a wholesale review of the social care system to prevent it cracking under increasing pressures

https://tfn.scot/news/social-care-sector-risks-cracking-under-the-strain

Toddlers for poor families falling behind in speech

NEWS 16 June 2016 by Susan Smith

Families & Young People

Charities are calling for bold action from new education secretary John Swinney to tackle learning problems in pre-school children from poor areas

https://tfn.scot/news/toddlers-for-poor-families-falling-behind-in-speech

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

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

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

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

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

Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy

OPINION 12 September 2024 by Duncan Thorp

Families & Young People

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Regeneration & Housing

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

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The centre cannot hold – reform must start locally

First steps taken to end food poverty in Scotland

Social care sector risks cracking under the strain

Toddlers for poor families falling behind in speech

Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying

Working with the third sector for the good of our children

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

No benefit sanctions in Scotland, say MSPs

Funding the voluntary sector is key to a wellbeing recovery

Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy

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