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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

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

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

These are our neighbours – spirit of the Commonwealth Games

OPINION 7 August 2026 by Simita Kumar MSP

Culture & Leisure

Regeneration & Housing

Simita Kumar MSP – these games were about more than just sporting achievement

https://tfn.scot/opinion/these-are-our-neighbours-spirit-of-the-commonwealth-games

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

NEWS 29 April 2015 by Rab Armour

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Workfare campaigners is accused of blackmailing and bullying charities taking part in government work schemes

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-charities-blackmailed-into-dropping-workfare

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

Council funding cuts could devastate the third sector

NEWS 21 November 2016 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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The cuts crisis crashing across Scotland’s voluntary sector continues apace – with fresh warnings of closures

https://tfn.scot/news/brace-yourselves-cuts-to-crash-into-sector

Scottish charities need to deliver more digital services

OPINION 6 September 2016 Guest post

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Ross McCulloch says charities need to start thinking about how they can provide more digital services to improve people's lives

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-need-radical-change-before-charities-embrace-digital

Voluntary sector says welfare must be devolved to Scotland

NEWS 8 October 2014 by Graham Martin

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Scotland needs control of its own welfare system, Smith Commission told

https://tfn.scot/news/voluntary-sector-says-welfare-must-be-devolved-to-scotland

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Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

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

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

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

These are our neighbours – spirit of the Commonwealth Games

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

Council funding cuts could devastate the third sector

Scottish charities need to deliver more digital services

Voluntary sector says welfare must be devolved to Scotland

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