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Social investment at the heart of Scotland’s economic prosperity

OPINION 12 February 2026 by Alastair Davis

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Alastair Davis on 25 years of social investment in Scotland - the progress made and the opportunities ahead

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-investment-at-the-heart-of-scotlands-economic-prosperity

The key to partnership is trust

OPINION 11 August 2014 Guest post

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Angela Morgan explains why learning to trust potential partners is essential for the development of strong third sector services

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-key-to-partnership-is-trust

The rise of the SCIO: is your constitution still fit for purpose?

OPINION 20 July 2015 Guest post

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Kelly Sleight explains why charities may need to do a constitutional health check before becoming a SCIO

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-rise-of-the-scio-is-your-constitution-still-fit-for-purpose

Campaigners vow to fight austerity at every turn

NEWS 22 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Thousands rally against savage Tory cuts agenda in UK's major cities over the weekend

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-vow-to-fight-austerity-at-every-turn

Charity boss accused of “psychobabble”

NEWS 15 October 2015 by TFN

Families & Young People

MPs grilled Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh and the charity’s chairman Alan Yentob for three hours on Thursday

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-boss-accused-of-psychobabble

Charities: ban on damaging fishing will create jobs

NEWS 11 December 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

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A switch to environmentally friendly forms of fishing could boost jobs in rural communities – and help preserve fragile eco-systems

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-ban-on-damaging-fishing-will-create-jobs

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

Carers lose thousands in income each year

NEWS 15 January 2024 by Niall Christie

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Nearly half of working age carers lose £12,000 of income per year because they provide care.

https://tfn.scot/news/carers-lose-thousands-in-income-each-year

Equality fund launches with third sector groups urged to apply

NEWS 17 January 2022 by Rab Armour

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Funding & Finance

Some £800,000 is up for grabs

https://tfn.scot/news/equality-fund-launches-and-third-sector-groups-urged-to-apply

Scrap the benefit cap, UK Government told by campaigners

NEWS 1 February 2022 by Niall Christie

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Poverty Alliance, Scotland’s anti-poverty network, has now made fresh calls for the cap to go.

https://tfn.scot/news/scrap-the-benefit-cap-uk-government-told-by-campaigners

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Social investment at the heart of Scotland’s economic prosperity

The key to partnership is trust

The rise of the SCIO: is your constitution still fit for purpose?

Campaigners vow to fight austerity at every turn

Charity boss accused of “psychobabble”

Charities: ban on damaging fishing will create jobs

Groundbreaking RSPB plan will revolutionise the energy industry

Carers lose thousands in income each year

Equality fund launches with third sector groups urged to apply

Scrap the benefit cap, UK Government told by campaigners

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