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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

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

Does the health sector need to find its balls?

OPINION 30 May 2016 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Catherine Ronald, recalls the key talking points from a lively discussion on the future of Scotland’s health

https://tfn.scot/opinion/voluntary-health-scotland

Unlocking hidden income in Scotland’s community venues

OPINION 20 March 2026 by Emily Walker

Management

Culture & Leisure

Charities are being asked to deliver more with less and for many leaders the challenge isn’t ambition, it’s financial sustainability - but there are options, says Emily Walker

https://tfn.scot/opinion/unlocking-hidden-income-in-scotlands-community-venues

New report shows how people who self-harm are being supported in Scotland

OPINION 9 September 2025 by Tina Koenig

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Tina Koenig on Self-Harm Network Scotland’s latest Impact Report

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-report-shows-how-people-who-self-harm-are-being-supported-in-scotland

Syrian refugees come to the UK as a last resort

NEWS 26 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Environment & International

Syrians spend the last of their savings to get to Europe only when they've given up all hope of being able to return home

https://tfn.scot/news/travelling-to-europe-is-only-future-for-thousands-of-refugees

The rewards of community wealth creation continue to elude us despite landmark legislation

OPINION 12 August 2026 by Lynzi Leroy

Social Justice & Poverty

Culture & Leisure

Regeneration & Housing

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-rewards-of-community-wealth-creation-continue-to-elude-us-despite-landmark-legislation

Council funding cuts threaten Edinburgh family centre

NEWS 29 November 2016 by Jolene Campbell

Health & Social Care

An Edinburgh support centre that works with some of the city's most vulnerable families is cutting services after losing council funding

https://tfn.scot/news/council-funding-cuts-threaten-edinburgh-family-centre

Charities warned against profiteering awards company

NEWS 28 November 2017 by Graham Martin

Management

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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

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

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Foodbanks: much more than a hill of beans

Foodbanks are a credit to the third sector

Does the health sector need to find its balls?

Unlocking hidden income in Scotland’s community venues

New report shows how people who self-harm are being supported in Scotland

Syrian refugees come to the UK as a last resort

The rewards of community wealth creation continue to elude us despite landmark legislation

Council funding cuts threaten Edinburgh family centre

Charities warned against profiteering awards company

Personalisation is just not working, third sector tells MSPs

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