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Can a basic income revolutionise social security?

NEWS 31 January 2019 by Susan Smith

Regeneration & Housing

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A new report explores ways Scotland can learn from international pilot programmes exploring how to provide a basic income for all citizens

https://tfn.scot/news/can-a-basic-income-revolutionise-social-security

Church leader calls on UK to provide refuge to migrants

NEWS 14 August 2015 by Susan Smith

Social Justice & Poverty

The leader of the Church of Scotland has urged the UK to stop dehumanising people fleeing persecution and take in its share of refugees

https://tfn.scot/news/church-leader-calls-on-uk-government-to-take-action-over-migrant-crisis

Charity risk-planning in the age of Brexit

FEATURE 1 August 2019 by Steve Harper

https://tfn.scot/features/charity-risk-planning-in-the-age-of-brexit

Lets see more women with clout in Scotland

OPINION 25 November 2014 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Jill Wood argues that a gender equal Cabinet is a great move towards equality but Scotland still has a long way to go

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-see-more-women-with-clout-in-scotland

University help long overdue for those in care

OPINION 23 March 2016 Guest post

Families & Young People

Duncan Dunlop says with only 7% of people who have been in care going straight to university from high school something had to be done

https://tfn.scot/opinion/duncan-dunlop

Employability in Scotland: an opportunity not a threat

OPINION 31 March 2017 Guest post

Management

Jamie Hepburn says taking a voluntary approach will mean a new beginning for employability in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/employability-in-scotland-an-opportunity-not-a-threat

Foodbanks are the whistleblower for welfare cuts

OPINION 11 July 2016 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Ewan Gurr would love to live in a Scotland without foodbanks but says right now they are an essential ally in the battle against welfare cuts

https://tfn.scot/opinion/foodbanks-are-the-whistleblower-for-welfare-cuts

EXCLUSIVE: MND Scotland at ‘risk of closure’ as staff face redundancy and salary cuts

NEWS 3 October 2025 by Niall Christie

Management

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

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The charity’s CEO left last week, with the board's chair also exiting

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-mnd-scotland-at-risk-of-closure-as-staff-face-redundancy-and-salary-cuts

Family support centre's revival boost for Dundee

NEWS 9 October 2025 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

Comes after extensive refurbishment

https://tfn.scot/news/family-support-centres-revival-boost-for-dundee

Future of one of Scotland’s oldest rehab charities is secured

NEWS 28 October 2025 by Niall Christie

Management

Health & Social Care

Abbeycare has taken over three Jericho Society facilities

https://tfn.scot/news/future-of-one-of-scotlands-oldest-rehab-charities-is-secured

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Can a basic income revolutionise social security?

Church leader calls on UK to provide refuge to migrants

Charity risk-planning in the age of Brexit

Lets see more women with clout in Scotland

University help long overdue for those in care

Employability in Scotland: an opportunity not a threat

Foodbanks are the whistleblower for welfare cuts

EXCLUSIVE: MND Scotland at ‘risk of closure’ as staff face redundancy and salary cuts

Family support centre's revival boost for Dundee

Future of one of Scotland’s oldest rehab charities is secured

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