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Winter of discontent: snow is not fun for too many children

OPINION 13 March 2018 Guest post

Families & Young People

Rhona Cunningham reminds us that for thousands of children growing up in poverty, snow storms meant being cold and hungry

https://tfn.scot/opinion/winter-of-discontent-thousand-of-children-went-hungry-during-snow-mayhem

The good food nation bill must make the right to food a statutory, legal right

OPINION 17 May 2022 by Angela Moohan

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Angela Moohan says proposed legislation on food must be strengthened

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-good-food-nation-bill-must-make-the-right-to-food-a-statutory-legal-right

It's time to deliver for Scotland's nature and climate

OPINION 31 March 2021 Guest post

Environment & International

#NeverMoreNeeded

Deborah Long explains how Cornavirus has made Scotland's environmental charities less resilient at the time they are most needed

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-time-to-deliver-for-scotlands-nature-and-climate

The first 100 days of the new Scottish Government

OPINION 31 May 2021 by Duncan Thorp

Management

Duncan Thorp analyses the priorities of the new Scottish Government, and what impact they will have for social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-first-100-days-of-the-new-scottish-government

Children’s mental health spend in Scotland way below that of England

NEWS 6 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Campaigners say NHS Scotland has to double its spend on children’s mental health to avoid "devastating effect"

https://tfn.scot/news/childrens-mental-health-spend-in-scotland-way-below-that-of-england

Could Scotland see a multi-million pound beaver bonus?

NEWS 19 May 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

The reintroduction of beavers to Scotland after almost 500 years is an opportunity that could bring major environmental and economic benefits, argues charity

https://tfn.scot/news/could-scotland-see-a-multi-million-pound-beaver-bonus

Scotland bill will “make things worse for the poor”

NEWS 29 May 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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The new bill pledging more powers to Scotland is a dangerous “fudge” which will harm the poor, says charity chief

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-bill-will-make-things-worse-for-the-poor

Third sector must have its say on Freedom of Information

OPINION 1 November 2019 Guest post

Management

Carole Ewart on the third sector and Freedom of Information

https://tfn.scot/opinion/third-sector-must-have-its-say-on-freedom-of-information

Foodbanks are not essential – they must close, and for good

OPINION 26 March 2020 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Pete Ritchie: foodbanks are the product of a previous, austerity-damned era - they must now be closed

https://tfn.scot/opinion/foodbanks-are-not-essential-they-must-close-and-for-good

A manifesto for people and planet

NEWS 1 April 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Scotland's leading green groups have challenged the parties in the general election, imploring them to put the planet at the heart of their policies

https://tfn.scot/news/a-manifesto-for-people-and-planet

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Winter of discontent: snow is not fun for too many children

The good food nation bill must make the right to food a statutory, legal right

It's time to deliver for Scotland's nature and climate

The first 100 days of the new Scottish Government

Children’s mental health spend in Scotland way below that of England

Could Scotland see a multi-million pound beaver bonus?

Scotland bill will “make things worse for the poor”

Third sector must have its say on Freedom of Information

Foodbanks are not essential – they must close, and for good

A manifesto for people and planet

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