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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

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

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

UK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end

NEWS 7 June 2022 by Niall Christie

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

Oxfam’s research found that for every $2 needed for UN weather-related appeals, donor countries are only providing $1

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-and-scotland-must-lead-by-example-as-cop26-presidency-comes-to-end

Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty

NEWS 12 July 2022 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

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Levels remain high post-pandemic

https://tfn.scot/news/challenging-times-ahead-as-data-reveals-worryingly-high-levels-of-child-poverty

Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels

NEWS 17 March 2022 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

"This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer."

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-says-uk-ministers-must-step-in-and-rise-universal-credit-levels

Chancellor's spring statement: Charities let down by lack of action on poverty

NEWS 23 March 2022 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

Anti-poverty campaigns hit out at the Tory minister after he announced details of his spring statement on Wednesday.

https://tfn.scot/news/chancellors-spring-statement-charities-let-down-by-lack-of-action-on-poverty

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

Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy

OPINION 12 September 2024 by Duncan Thorp

Families & Young People

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Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

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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

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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First steps taken to end food poverty in Scotland

Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying

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

UK and Scotland must lead by example as Cop26 presidency comes to end

Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty

Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels

Chancellor's spring statement: Charities let down by lack of action on poverty

The centre cannot hold – reform must start locally

Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy

No benefit sanctions in Scotland, say MSPs

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