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The Melting Pot is overflowing with ideas

OPINION 26 October 2020 by Claire Carpenter

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Claire Carpenter reflects on 13 years of the Melting Pot and what lies ahead for co-working, as the social enterprise looks for a new home

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-melting-pot-is-overflowing-with-ideas

Why it’s time to challenge the perception of adult social care

OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Lorraine Gray discusses the many misconceptions around working in social care

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-its-time-to-challenge-the-perception-of-adult-social-care

Covid-19: a journey from despair to hope

OPINION 3 April 2020 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Rory Mair is in one of the Covid-19 highest risk groups - he tells how he fought despair by seeking solace in the efforts of his community

https://tfn.scot/opinion/covid-19-a-journey-from-despair-to-hope

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

Third sector honoured in Queen’s Birthday list

NEWS 15 June 2015 by Susan Smith

Management

People working and volunteering in Scottish charities have achieved a wide range of honours in the Queen's Birthday honours list

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-honoured-in-queens-birthday-list

In the eye of the storm: three months on from Typhoon Haiyan

FEATURE 17 February 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Environment & International

On the 7,500-mile journey from London to the Philippines Rose Caldwell, the executive director of Concern Worldwide UK finally found time to relax.

https://tfn.scot/features/in-the-eye-of-the-storm-three-months-on-from-typhoon-haiyan

YouthLink recognises youth workers

FEATURE 20 March 2014 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

The annual YouthLink Youth Worker Awards recognised how young people's lives are being turned around by dedicated individuals and groups.

https://tfn.scot/features/investing-in-the-future

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

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The Melting Pot is overflowing with ideas

Why it’s time to challenge the perception of adult social care

Covid-19: a journey from despair to hope

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

Third sector honoured in Queen’s Birthday list

In the eye of the storm: three months on from Typhoon Haiyan

YouthLink recognises youth workers

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

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