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Urgent action is needed to lift Scotland’s children out of poverty 
Stephanie Mander: investment in our children is needed, and fast
OPINION 22 April 2025 by Stephanie Mander
 
Beware of the blame game on ‘choices’  
David Hilferty on the need for political action needed to deal with the debt crisis
OPINION 14 April 2025 by David Hilferty
 
We hear you: you want a wide-ranging, sector-led review of charity regulation
Shirley-Anne Somerville: practical changes now while we address the future
OPINION 28 March 2025 by Shirley-Anne Somerville
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Walking Scotland’s rural economy to a healthier future 
Brendan Paddy highlights the immense financial gains walking brings to Scotland
OPINION 27 March 2025 Guest post
 
Welfare cuts: what sort of society are we choosing to build?
The spring statement: Personal Independent Payments are economic drivers and social enterprises' employability stats are evidence of this, says Andy Paterson
OPINION 27 March 2025 by Andy Paterson
 
The harsh reality of a life in debt 
Jemiel Benison on dealing with debt crisis
OPINION 24 March 2025 by Jemiel Benison
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Radical reform and the investment needed to deliver dignity 
Emma Jackson on the need for reform beyond the government’s proposed cuts to the benefits system
OPINION 17 March 2025 by Emma Jackson
 
Broxburn boxer’s hopeful chances of international title boosted by generous local business
Sponsored content: West Lothian’s Workflo Solutions sponsors Scottish champion, Kara Young
OPINION 14 March 2025 Sponsored content
 
Personal privacy is the next big civil liberties battle 
OPINION 10 March 2025 by Mhoraig Green
 
More exploitation than empowerment? Council cuts and community control
In a time of considerable pressure on local authority finances, how do we ensure that community empowerment is truly empowering, and not seen as an easy option to cut services, asks Sarah Latto
OPINION 4 March 2025 by Sarah Latto
 
The cost of living crisis isn’t back: it never went away 
Derek Mitchell: further increases in energy prices will be devastating for so many households 
OPINION 3 March 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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Victims’ Awareness Week: why we need to work together to give victims of crime a voice 
Kate Wallace on Victims’ Awareness Week
OPINION 27 February 2025 by Kate Wallace
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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