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Scottish budget: the time for fair and efficient funding is now

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Forthcoming climate conference can’t be a Cop out – for all of our sakes

Dr Ben Wilson: "reject the short-termism and self-centredness that drove the climate crisis in favour of long-term politics for the common good"

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Co-chairs: could two heads be better than one for your charity?

Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the rise of the co-chair

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How does the UK budget affect Scottish social enterprises?

An analysis by Duncan Thorp

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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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