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A fresh start for fundraising as scandal is put to rest

OPINION 19 January 2016 by Susan Smith

Funding & Finance

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Susan Smith says the FRSB's final report into the circumstances of Olive Cooke's death is as uninspiring as the regulator has been

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-fresh-start-from-fundraising-as-scandal-is-put-to-rest

10 of the most innovative social entrepreneurs unveilied

NEWS 27 April 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Management

The Melting Pot has presented 10 graduates from its Social Innovation Incubation Award programme

https://tfn.scot/news/10-of-the-most-innovative-social-entrepreneurs-unveilied

Private schools and councils are simply not charities

OPINION 23 August 2017 by Susan Smith

Management

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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

Disabled workers must be paid equally

OPINION 5 September 2018 by Gareth Jones

Management

Bill Scott discusses the suggestion that disabled people should be paid lower than the minimum wage

https://tfn.scot/opinion/disabled-workers-must-be-paid-properly

Carers must be respected and recognised

OPINION 8 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

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Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/carers-must-be-respected-and-recognised

Good news amid crisis as new youth fund launched

OPINION 24 March 2020 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Ian McLaughlan conveys good news for the sector despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis

https://tfn.scot/opinion/good-news-amid-crisis-as-new-youth-fund-launched

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

OPINION 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-care-is-a-crucial-investment-in-the-people-of-scotland

Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

OPINION 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tackling-loneliness-crucial-for-scotlands-future-health

Happy International Human Rights Day!

OPINION 15 December 2025 by Hyo Eun Shin

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

https://tfn.scot/opinion/happy-international-human-rights-day

Fuel poverty warning for pensioners as higher energy bills are expected this winter

OPINION 9 September 2024 by Stephanie Millar

Social Justice & Poverty

Citizens Advice Scotland has been advocating for a social tariff, which discounts energy bills for those on the lowest incomes

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fuel-poverty-warning-for-pensioners-as-higher-energy-bills-are-expected-this-winter

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A fresh start for fundraising as scandal is put to rest

10 of the most innovative social entrepreneurs unveilied

Private schools and councils are simply not charities

Disabled workers must be paid equally

Carers must be respected and recognised

Good news amid crisis as new youth fund launched

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

Happy International Human Rights Day!

Fuel poverty warning for pensioners as higher energy bills are expected this winter

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