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Latest Opinion

A little co-production goes a very long way

A team of people with first-hand experience of homelessness have been directly involved in shaping homelessness policy and practice in Glasgow

OPINION 20th November 2020 by TFN

Keeping donors happy when your cause is out of the spotlight

SSPCA has found that if you look after your supporters, then they will look after you

OPINION 19th November 2020 Guest post

Organisations don’t change – people do

From Maya Angelou to Leonard Cohen, poets all know that life means change but that doesn't make it easy

OPINION 18th November 2020 Guest post

People, places and possibilities

EVOC's Ella Simpson says Covid-19 has brutally exposed the systemic weaknesses which always existed in the third sector

OPINION 17th November 2020 by TFN

Our most challenging year yet

John MacMillan reflects on the challenges the Eric Liddell Centre has faced in its 40th year

OPINION 16th November 2020 by John MacMillan

How do we get through winter together?

Sophie Bridger says little acts of kindness can make a big difference

OPINION 13th November 2020 by Sophie Bridger

The sector has a powerful role to play in supporting people who self-harm

Rachel Cackett says it’s even more pressing that action is taken to improve understanding of self-harm, reduce stigma and strengthen support

OPINION 12th November 2020 by Rachel Cackett

Digitally connecting and bridging divides

Diane Marr reflects on the Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution's International Conference

OPINION 11th November 2020 Guest post

The private sector needs a thriving charitable sector

Standard Life Aberdeen recognises that recovery from Coronavirus will mean everyone stepping up to support #NeverMoreNeeded community services

OPINION 10th November 2020 by Susan Smith

What if coronavirus has left my service users worried about debt?

Sponsored content: David Naismith of StepChange charity on how they can assist Scottish charities

OPINION 9th November 2020 Guest post

Way to go – leaning into change through lockdown

Fear of change is natural but we owe it to our communities to overcome it says Jacqui Taylor

OPINION 9th November 2020 Guest post

Social enterprises are a key solution to the employment challenge

Duncan Thorp says social enterprises can play a vital role in helping to get people back into work post-coronavirus

OPINION 9th November 2020 by Duncan Thorp

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