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Petition launched after autistic man banished to island

NEWS 3 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Devoted mother wants her son home after being sent to a care centre on an island miles away from his home

https://tfn.scot/news/petition-launched-after-autistic-man-banished-to-remote-island

After the election: third sector must seize its chance

NEWS 6 May 2016 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

The election of a new Scottish Government should mark the opportunity to empower communities from the bottom up, a third sector leader said

https://tfn.scot/news/after-the-election-third-sector-must-seize-its-chance

Working together to get it right for every child

OPINION 17 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull

Families & Young People

We’ve all got a role to play in giving Scotland’s children the best start in life says Sally Ann Kelly

https://tfn.scot/opinion/working-together-to-get-it-right-for-every-child

Empowerment and enterprise can solve poverty, not state control

OPINION 31 March 2014 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Duncan Thorp believes enterprising local communities can provide social solutions where the public and private sectors have failed.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/empowerment-and-enterprise-can-solve-poverty-not-state-control

Scotland celebrates same-sex marriage victory

NEWS 14 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull

Social Justice & Poverty

It represented a milestone moment in Scottish history and was described as “a momentous day for equality.”

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-celebrates-same-sex-marriage-victory1

“Shameless” PM blasted over climate hypocrisy

NEWS 1 December 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

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Paris climate summit: environmentalists slam PM

https://tfn.scot/news/shameless-pm-blasted-over-climate-hypocrisy

Bird of prey slaughter: grouse industry in the frame

NEWS 17 December 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

1 comment

Scotland’s birds of prey face a ruthless campaign of persecution and slaughter – and the blame has been laid at the door of the shooting industry

https://tfn.scot/news/bird-of-prey-slaughter-grouse-industry-in-the-frame

Ineos condemned by charity as first shale gas shipment arrives in Scotland

NEWS 27 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

2 comments

Chemicals firm Ineos has been condemned for profiting from fracking as the first shipment of shale gas arrives at its Grangemouth plant

https://tfn.scot/news/ineos-condemned-by-charity-as-first-shale-gas-shipment-arrives-in-scotland

Westminster must give voluntary sector the support it needs to flourish

OPINION 1 March 2021 by Alison Thewliss

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

Alison Thewliss is asking the Chancellor to temporarily raise Gift Aid to deliver a much-needed financial boost to organisations

https://tfn.scot/opinion/westminster-must-give-voluntary-sector-the-support-it-needs-to-flourish

Recovery from Covid-19 must be international

OPINION 5 March 2021 by Jonathan McAveety

Environment & International

Jonathan McAveety previews this year's Holyrood elections

https://tfn.scot/opinion/recovery-from-covid-19-must-be-international

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Petition launched after autistic man banished to island

After the election: third sector must seize its chance

Working together to get it right for every child

Empowerment and enterprise can solve poverty, not state control

Scotland celebrates same-sex marriage victory

“Shameless” PM blasted over climate hypocrisy

Bird of prey slaughter: grouse industry in the frame

Ineos condemned by charity as first shale gas shipment arrives in Scotland

Westminster must give voluntary sector the support it needs to flourish

Recovery from Covid-19 must be international

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