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“Often overlooked”: third sector pivotal to Scotland’s economy, research shows

NEWS 18 January 2024 by Niall Christie

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Scotland’s third sector plays a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and fostering community well-being

https://tfn.scot/news/often-overlooked-third-sector-pivotal-to-scotlands-economy-research-shows

Now we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice

NEWS 28 November 2023 by Graham Martin

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People in Scotland will add their voices to those around the world demanding urgent change

https://tfn.scot/news/now-we-rise-global-day-of-action-to-demand-climate-justice

Scottish housing group named as largest social housing builder

NEWS 8 July 2025 by Rab Armour

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Some 563 homes were built last year

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-housing-group-named-as-largest-social-housing-builder

Consumption room proves a success after first week in operation

NEWS 22 January 2025 by Rab Armour

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Campaigners see safe use in clinics as a way to tackle drug deaths

https://tfn.scot/news/consumption-room-proves-a-success-after-first-week-in-operation

Poverty will soar among pensioners unless urgent action is taken

NEWS 2 October 2025 by Rab Armour

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One in seven could be poverty stricken by 2031

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-will-sore-among-pensioners-unless-urgent-action-is-taken

Millions of Scots living in areas with failing homelessness services

NEWS 2 April 2026 by Graham Martin

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Regeneration & Housing

Alison Watson: “this is the reality of the housing emergency"

https://tfn.scot/news/millions-of-scots-living-in-areas-with-failing-homelessness-services

People and the planet will benefit from new solar panels at homelessness charity

NEWS 15 April 2026 by Niall Christie

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Emmaus have benefited from being awarded over £110,000

https://tfn.scot/news/people-and-the-planet-will-benefit-from-new-solar-panels-at-homelessness-charity

More workers see the benefits of the living wage

NEWS 7 September 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

New figures show almost 135,000 people are now employed by firms paying the Scottish living wage

https://tfn.scot/news/more-workers-see-the-benefits-of-the-living-wage

DWP blacklists disability campaign

NEWS 25 September 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

DWP reacts negatively after campaigners expose benefit related deaths

https://tfn.scot/news/dwp-blacklists-disability-campaign

Regulator steps up inquiry into controversial charity

NEWS 21 August 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Charity Commission formalises inquiry into Kids Company

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-steps-up-inquiry-into-controversial-charity

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“Often overlooked”: third sector pivotal to Scotland’s economy, research shows

Now we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice

Scottish housing group named as largest social housing builder

Consumption room proves a success after first week in operation

Poverty will soar among pensioners unless urgent action is taken

Millions of Scots living in areas with failing homelessness services

People and the planet will benefit from new solar panels at homelessness charity

More workers see the benefits of the living wage

DWP blacklists disability campaign

Regulator steps up inquiry into controversial charity

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