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Black History Month and beyond

FEATURE 1 November 2020 by Kirsty McNeill

Black History Month 2020 has ended, but as we leave October behind, there is a need to keep up the same levels of energy for learning, discussion and reflection

https://tfn.scot/features/black-history-month-and-beyond-2

Personalisation is just not working, third sector tells MSPs

NEWS 30 November 2017 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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Third sector bodies said the failure of Self Directed Support is infringing people's human rights

https://tfn.scot/news/personalisation-is-just-not-working-third-sector-tells-msps

35 years of vital support

OPINION 4 September 2020 Guest post

Families & Young People

Kate Wallace reflects on how Victim Support Scotland has changed as the charity marks a milestone anniversary

https://tfn.scot/opinion/35-years-of-vital-support

#ChristiePlus10: building pillars of reform in Dundee

OPINION 19 August 2021 by Greg Colgan

#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/christieplus10-building-pillars-of-reform-in-dundee

Charities warned against profiteering awards company

NEWS 28 November 2017 by Graham Martin

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Charities have voiced their unease over a private company which is targeting Scotland’s third sector, setting up an awards ceremony to generate cash

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-targeted-by-profits-raking-awards-ceremony

Foodbanks are a credit to the third sector

OPINION 18 August 2014 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

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Martin Sime volunteered at a foodbank for a day and discovered why they are an essential part of Scotland's third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-collector-guy-at-my-local-supermarket-was-admirably-blunt-its-a-disgrac

Leave no one behind: the right to adequate social security

OPINION 9 October 2019 Guest post

Families & Young People

Rhiannon Sims discusses why the Scottish Campaign for the Right to Social Security (SCORSS) has re-launched with rights placed at its heart

https://tfn.scot/opinion/leave-no-one-behind-the-right-to-adequate-social-security

$50m target for global sleep out

NEWS 17 September 2019 by Gareth Jones

Funding & Finance

Hollywood actors and other celebrities are leading the charge against homelessness, with fundraising events taking place across the globe

https://tfn.scot/news/50m-target-for-global-sleep-out

Foodbanks: much more than a hill of beans

OPINION 14 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull

Social Justice & Poverty

Ewan Gurr, Scotland development officer from The Trussell Trust on why even the richest areas now need foodbanks.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/foodbanks-much-more-than-a-hill-of-beans

The private sector needs a thriving charitable sector

OPINION 10 November 2020 by Susan Smith

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#NeverMoreNeeded

#Corporate Social Responsiblity

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Standard Life Aberdeen recognises that recovery from Coronavirus will mean everyone stepping up to support #NeverMoreNeeded community services

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-private-sector-needs-a-thriving-charitable-sector

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Black History Month and beyond

Personalisation is just not working, third sector tells MSPs

35 years of vital support

#ChristiePlus10: building pillars of reform in Dundee

Charities warned against profiteering awards company

Foodbanks are a credit to the third sector

Leave no one behind: the right to adequate social security

$50m target for global sleep out

Foodbanks: much more than a hill of beans

The private sector needs a thriving charitable sector

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