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“Trump is a danger to us all”

OPINION 31 January 2017 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Candice Hannigan took to the streets in protest against prejudice, against fear and against Donald Trump

https://tfn.scot/opinion/trump-is-a-danger-to-us-all

Making the school run safe

FEATURE 8 October 2014 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

After his daughter was knocked down outside her primary school, Jake Arnold took his road safety campaign all the way to Holyrood

https://tfn.scot/features/backchat-jake-arnold-keep-cars-clear

Charities back passive smoking target

NEWS 25 March 2014 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Charities have backed a new Scottish campaign that aims to reduce the number of children affected by passive smoking by 50,000

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-back-passive-smoking-target

Benefits system should be overhauled in light of suicide

NEWS 26 March 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

A Mental Welfare Commission report into a woman who killed herself after losing disability benefit exposes urgent need for reform, says CAS

https://tfn.scot/news/benefits-system-must-be-overhauled

Five times more Scots turn to foodbanks

NEWS 15 April 2014 by Susan Smith

Social Justice & Poverty

The number of Scots seeking help from foodbanks increased by five-fold last year

https://tfn.scot/news/five-times-more-scots-turn-to-foodbanks

Benefit sanctions are “like domestic abuse”

NEWS 18 March 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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Woman tells a poverty investigation sanctions were humiliating and degrading

https://tfn.scot/news/paisley-woman-sanctions-are-like-domestic-abuse

Online child sexual abuse has more than doubled

NEWS 13 February 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

ChildLine reports dramatic rise in counselling session given to youngsters who have experienced online sexual abuse

https://tfn.scot/news/childline-reports-online-sexual-abuse-has-more-than-doubled-in-last-year

For many families it does not pay to work – new report warns

NEWS 19 February 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Family and Childcare Trust warns that the rising costs of childcare makes working pointless for many families

https://tfn.scot/news/for-many-families-it-does-not-pay-to-work-new-report-warns

Giving charities a helping hand

OPINION 8 December 2020 Guest post

Management

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

Times continue to be tough for charities, but there are ways individuals who are in the position to help can do so

https://tfn.scot/opinion/giving-charities-a-helping-hand

How can housing associations tackle poverty and inequality?

OPINION 11 February 2021 Guest post

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Regeneration & Housing

Sponsored content: SFHA’s Housing Now, Housing’s Future: Poverty and Inequality Conference, takes place on 18 February

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-can-housing-associations-tackle-poverty-and-inequality

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“Trump is a danger to us all”

Making the school run safe

Charities back passive smoking target

Benefits system should be overhauled in light of suicide

Five times more Scots turn to foodbanks

Benefit sanctions are “like domestic abuse”

Online child sexual abuse has more than doubled

For many families it does not pay to work – new report warns

Giving charities a helping hand

How can housing associations tackle poverty and inequality?

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