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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

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

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

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

OPINION 2 October 2024 by Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips of WithYou on the importance of ensuring timely, effective alcohol support services are available in communities across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-wonderful-example-of-the-difference-effective-services-can-make-to-both-individuals-and-communities

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

Holyrood election 2016 - the main parties pitch to the third sector on the environment

NEWS 21 April 2016 by TFN

Environment & International

Every week until the 5 May Holyrood poll, we are asking the five main parties to spell out what they offer Scotland’s third sector.

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-election-2016-the-main-parties-pitch-to-the-third-sector-on-the-en

Scots charities slam English fundraising regulator

NEWS 21 April 2016 by Rab Armour

Management

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Remarks made by new Fundraising Regulator are out of touch

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-slam-english-fundraising-regulator

Global dementia conference explores the possibility of cure

NEWS 8 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Speakers from all over the world debated the latest dementia advances and findings at Alzheimer Scotland's flagship event

https://tfn.scot/news/global-dementia-conference-explores-possibility-of-cures-and-better-approac

Funding cuts and volunteering: you can only take out so much before there's a collapse

OPINION 9 February 2023 by Sarah Latto

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Culture & Leisure

#RunningCostsCrisis

#CostOfLivingCrisis

The resilience of volunteers is under strain like never before

https://tfn.scot/opinion/funding-cuts-and-volunteering

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

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Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

Holyrood election 2016 - the main parties pitch to the third sector on the environment

Scots charities slam English fundraising regulator

Global dementia conference explores the possibility of cure

Funding cuts and volunteering: you can only take out so much before there's a collapse

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

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