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We will remain free - advice on poverty must not be commercialised
Even with concessions, welfare reform cuts remain a threat to disabled people – but they’re not the only one, writes David Hilferty
OPINION 30 June 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Fair Funding: here we go again?
Kirsten Hogg lambasts the Scottish Government for kicking its committments to the sector down the road - yet again
OPINION 27 June 2025 by Kirsten Hogg
 
The power of storytelling: find your voice with the Scottish Book Trust
Sponsored content: Chris Leslie invites you to free Your Voice, Your Story information sessions
OPINION 24 June 2025 by Chris Leslie
 
Just two weeks to go before meter switch-off which could leave thousands without energy
Matthew Lee: the clock is ticking for suppliers and the energy regulator Ofgem to fix this problem
OPINION 16 June 2025 by Dr Matthew Lee
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“It's very easy to say thank you, but often it feels like it's not enough, and that’s where people can become involved in fundraising”
Councillor Lorraine Cameron, provost of Renfrewshire, shares her personal connection to motor neurone disease (MND)
OPINION 16 June 2025 by Lorraine Cameron
 
Damp and mouldy housing means too many people are left in the cold
Aoife Deery on plans to introduce Awaab’s Law
OPINION 10 June 2025 by Aoife Deery
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It's time to fix FOI
Carole Ewart on the member’s bill to reform Scotland’s 23 years old freedom of information law
OPINION 6 June 2025 by Carole Ewart
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Volunteers’ Week 2025: more than just a thank you
Margaret Starkie on a special week to celebrate the people who keep our sector - and society - going
OPINION 3 June 2025 by Margaret Starkie
 
I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game  
David Hilferty: framing the cost of living crisis in terms of individual choices is entirely to miss the point
OPINION 2 June 2025 by David Hilferty
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Are charities in Scotland becoming more cyber-savvy?
Alison Brogan, SCVO’s cyber resilience co-ordinator, reflects on how charities are working to become better at preventing and responding to cyber attacks
OPINION 12 May 2025 by Alison Brogan
 
No mean heat as new service launched to help
John Porter on essential new support for people whose heating is supplied by a heat network
OPINION 12 May 2025 by John Porter
 
The challenges of maintaining good mental health while facing a long-term, worsening condition
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Jo Anderson discusses the link between multiple sclerosis and mental wellbeing, and the importance of developing a holistic approach
OPINION 12 May 2025 by Jo Anderson
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

Read it here
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