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Hey Girls makes a Big Issue out of period poverty

NEWS 9 August 2018 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

A period poverty-busting social enterprise has hit the big time as it secured a major supermarket deal

https://tfn.scot/news/hey-girls-makes-a-big-issue-out-of-period-poverty

Minister: third sector is the “golden thread” that binds our communities

NEWS 22 February 2017 by Graham Martin

Management

Cabinet secretary makes a robust defence of Scotland's third sector

https://tfn.scot/news/minister-third-sector-is-golden-thread-that-binds-our-communities

Self Directed Support failure is leaving people in despair

NEWS 18 October 2017 by Gareth Jones

Management

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The Scottish Personal Assistant Employers Network (SPAEN) has said that people are being denied their legal right to choose Self Directed Support

https://tfn.scot/news/local-authorities-need-to-do-more-to-implement-social-care-reform

Loneliness doubles during coronavirus lockdown

NEWS 22 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The Mental Health Foundation has found a quarter of Scottish adults are feeling lonely

https://tfn.scot/news/loneliness-doubles-during-coronavirus-lockdown

Mackay resignation sparks grooming debate

NEWS 7 February 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

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Politicians called for the former finance secretary to be removed as an MSP, after it was revealed he had sent repeated messages to a 16-year-old boy

https://tfn.scot/news/mackay-resignation-sparks-grooming-debate

Youth work is key to our future

OPINION 26 August 2014 by YouthLink Scotland

Families & Young People

Jim Sweeney warns that missing out on the opportunity to change society after 18 September will hamper our children's future

https://tfn.scot/opinion/youth-work-is-key-to-our-future

Succession: Charity changes should not only come at times of emergency

OPINION 27 August 2021 by David Dunsire

Management

David Dunsire discusses why succession planning needs to be part of the day-to-day for charities - not just for emergencies

https://tfn.scot/opinion/succession-charity-changes-should-not-only-come-at-times-of-emergency

Building a better economy and the UK general election

OPINION 20 November 2023 by Duncan Thorp

Management

Duncan Thorp looks ahead to a year of political change - and what it could mean for social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/opinion/building-a-better-economy-and-the-uk-general-election

Parents: get rid of barriers to autistic children’s education

NEWS 7 December 2018 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

Almost 3,000 people have signed a letter calling for the Scottish Government to address the barriers autistic children face to accessing education

https://tfn.scot/news/parents-get-rid-of-barriers-to-autistic-childrens-education

Groundbreaking RSPB plan will revolutionise the energy industry

NEWS 24 May 2016 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

The detailed plan ensures the development of renewable energy doesn't endanger nature and wildlife

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-reveals-strategy-to-revolutionise-the-energy-industry

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Hey Girls makes a Big Issue out of period poverty

Minister: third sector is the “golden thread” that binds our communities

Self Directed Support failure is leaving people in despair

Loneliness doubles during coronavirus lockdown

Mackay resignation sparks grooming debate

Youth work is key to our future

Succession: Charity changes should not only come at times of emergency

Building a better economy and the UK general election

Parents: get rid of barriers to autistic children’s education

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