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No mean heat as new service launched to help

OPINION 12 May 2025 by John Porter

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John Porter on essential new support for people whose heating is supplied by a heat network

https://tfn.scot/opinion/no-mean-heat-as-new-service-launched-to-help

Are charities in Scotland becoming more cyber-savvy?

OPINION 12 May 2025 by Alison Brogan

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Alison Brogan, SCVO’s cyber resilience co-ordinator, reflects on how charities are working to become better at preventing and responding to cyber attacks

https://tfn.scot/opinion/are-charities-in-scotland-becoming-more-cyber-savvy

Schools should open in holidays to help poor families, says report

NEWS 23 December 2015 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

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While many parents look forward to the school holidays, new research shows they can place huge strain on families already struggling through poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/schools-should-open-in-holidays-to-help-poor-families-says-report

Don’t let the summer heat fool you - energy debt is a year-round problem

OPINION 21 July 2025 by Dr Matthew Lee

Social Justice & Poverty

Regeneration & Housing

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The volume of people needing help with energy debt is worrying, says Matthew Lee

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dont-let-the-summer-heat-fool-you-energy-debt-is-a-year-round-problem

Private schools and councils are simply not charities

OPINION 23 August 2017 by Susan Smith

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Susan Smith believes the time has come to remove charitable status from private schools and council run bodies

https://tfn.scot/opinion/private-schools-and-councils-are-simply-not-charities

Help everyone benefit from social care choices

OPINION 25 August 2017 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Keith Robson on why more needs to happen so older Scots can have more choice and control over their own social care

https://tfn.scot/opinion/help-everyone-benefit-from-social-care-choices

Make a big difference

OPINION 3 October 2017 by TFN

Funding & Finance

John James says small charities should not shy away from investing for social good

https://tfn.scot/opinion/make-a-big-difference

We came up with the main theme for this edition of TFN magazine some months ago.

OPINION 1 December 2020 by Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-came-up-with-the-main-theme-for-this-edition-of-tfn-magazine-some-months-ago

Fair treatment for those with MS is as important as ever

OPINION 8 December 2020 by Morna Simpkins

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Health & Social Care

#NeverMoreNeeded

Morna Simpkins reflects on this year and looks forward to 2021

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fair-treatment-for-those-with-ms-is-as-important-as-ever

How are charity leaders coping with prolonged uncertainty?

OPINION 19 January 2021 Guest post

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Sponsored content: Katie Turner from IVAR on free support sessions on how to cope during the crisis.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-are-charity-leaders-coping-with-prolonged-uncertainty

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No mean heat as new service launched to help

Are charities in Scotland becoming more cyber-savvy?

Schools should open in holidays to help poor families, says report

Don’t let the summer heat fool you - energy debt is a year-round problem

Private schools and councils are simply not charities

Help everyone benefit from social care choices

Make a big difference

We came up with the main theme for this edition of TFN magazine some months ago.

Fair treatment for those with MS is as important as ever

How are charity leaders coping with prolonged uncertainty?

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