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The third sector is a major social and economic actor

Shona Robison

6 May 2022

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Economy

told us that means fair and sustainable funding, less bureaucracy, better engagement, and Scottish Government,As a government we will therefore lead the way, focusing on how we can enable change through collaboration

https://scvo.scot/p/50158/2022/05/06/the-third-sector-is-a-major-social-and-economic-actor

20 inspiring Scottish social entrepreneurs

LIST 16 May 2017 by Susan Smith

Culture & Leisure

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Some of them have been around for decades, others are barely out of school, but TFN believes all 20 of these social entrepreneurs are truly inspiring

https://tfn.scot/lists/20-inspiring-social-entrepreneurs

One day to mark Nelson Mandela

FEATURE 17 July 2014 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

Nelson Mandela’s strongest supporter in Scotland tells Graham Martin that the South African's true legacy is his ability to inspire ordinary people

https://tfn.scot/features/one-day-to-mark-nelson-mandela

Glasgow foodbanks’ emergency appeal after school holidays leave shelves bare

NEWS 16 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

Poverty over the school holidays has lead to more families turning to foodbanks this summer and has left foodbanks in desperate need of donations

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-foodbanks-emergency-appeal-after-school-holidays-leave-shelves-bare

Stirling’s volunteering heroes celebrated

NEWS 9 September 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The city's Festival of Volunteering kicked off in style with an awards ceremony

https://tfn.scot/news/stirlings-volunteering-heroes-celebrated

Gordon is fighting MND like a champion

FEATURE 21 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Paul Cardwell met MND campaigner Gordon Aikman, who was recognised as a Charity Champion at this year's Scottish Charity Awards

https://tfn.scot/features/gordon-is-fighting-mnd-like-champion

Gerry Conlon: he fought the law and injustice but bore the scars

OPINION 3 July 2014 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Gerry Conlon: he fought the law and injustice but bore the scars

https://tfn.scot/opinion/gerry-conlon-he-fought-the-law-and-injustice-but-bore-the-scars

Working to get residents £20 extra a week to fend of the impact of poverty

FEATURE 30 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Welfare cuts are hitting Scots hard, but the answer isn’t always handouts. Paul Cardwell finds a community helping people become £20 a week richer

https://tfn.scot/features/a-helping-hand-to-tackle-poverty

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Tuesday 9 June

FEATURE 9 June 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

News around the country on charities during the crisis

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-tuesday-9-june

First Aid Awards launched in Scotland

NEWS 18 October 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

The awards highlight strength in numbers to save lives

https://tfn.scot/news/first-aid-awards-launched-in-scotland

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The third sector is a major social and economic actor

20 inspiring Scottish social entrepreneurs

One day to mark Nelson Mandela

Glasgow foodbanks’ emergency appeal after school holidays leave shelves bare

Stirling’s volunteering heroes celebrated

Gordon is fighting MND like a champion

Gerry Conlon: he fought the law and injustice but bore the scars

Working to get residents £20 extra a week to fend of the impact of poverty

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Tuesday 9 June

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