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Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

NEWS 1 April 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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Coercive and controlling behaviour will now be considered as an offence under the new legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/groundbreaking-abuse-law-comes-into-force

Small businesses backing charities

NEWS 25 February 2019 by Gareth Jones

Management

The majority of smaller firms in Scotland are supporting local charities, a report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/small-businesses-backing-charities

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

NEWS 1 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Militant misogynist Roosh V says rape should not punishable by law when done off public grounds

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-ban-pro-rape-events-in-scotland

1,000 Scots with brain disorders in older people’s care homes

NEWS 1 March 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

An Sue Ryder investigation has uncovered shocking numbers of adults with brain disorders missing out on treatment in older people's care homes

https://tfn.scot/news/1000-scots-with-brain-disorders-in-older-peoples-care-homes

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

NEWS 11 September 2015 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

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The work of one of Scotland’s most tireless equality campaigners was celebrated at the first ever Scottish LGBTI awards

https://tfn.scot/news/equality-campaigner-honoured-at-lgbti-awards

The largest poverty indicator that nobody's talking about

OPINION 11 October 2023 by Jade Stein

Social Justice & Poverty

Engender's Jade Stein explores the need to make visible how poverty and economic inequality are experienced at higher rates by women and marginalised groups across our society

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-largest-poverty-indicator-that-no-ones-talking-about

Children in foster care learn to love Christmas once again through consistency and commitment

OPINION 22 December 2025 by Sandy Mayhew

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Sandy Mayhew looks at the emotional toll the festive season can take

https://tfn.scot/opinion/children-in-foster-care-learn-to-love-christmas-once-again-through-consistency-and-commitment

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

OPINION 4 February 2026 by Katie Carmichael

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Katie Carmichael asks: what barriers does Scotland need to break down to become a dyslexia-friendly nation?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dyslexia-it-all-comes-down-to-one-letter

Covid-19 fund donates over £7m to help those affected by domestic abuse

NEWS 17 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Funding & Finance

Women's Aid groups across the UK are set to benefit from the fund from insurance industry

https://tfn.scot/news/covid-19-fund-donates-over-7m-to-help-those-affected-by-domestic-abuse

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

NEWS 25 February 2022 by Niall Christie

Environment & International

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“A real ban on fox hunting is something that the Scottish people overwhelmingly support."

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-improved-law-limiting-cruel-sports-in-scotland

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Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

Small businesses backing charities

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

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Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

The largest poverty indicator that nobody's talking about

Children in foster care learn to love Christmas once again through consistency and commitment

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

Covid-19 fund donates over £7m to help those affected by domestic abuse

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