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Poll: should Christmas crackers be banned?

POLL 22 November 2019 by Gareth Jones

Let young people lead the fight against bullying

Katie Ferguson says it’s time to listen to young people and empower them to lead the real change needed to prevent bullying

OPINION 13 November 2019 Guest post

Being a young trustee can be challenging

Adam Bennett, 22, talks about his experiences as a trustee with Scouts Scotland

OPINION 7 November 2019 Guest post

Embedding volunteering as a habit from a young age is vital

Jonathan Christie responds to a new report which shows volunteering needs to adapt to be fit for the future

OPINION 6 November 2019 Guest post

Let’s make gender inequality a historical curiosity - together we are #GenerationEqual

The First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG) was created as a catalyst for change to tackle gender inequality in Scotland

OPINION 24 October 2019 Guest post

The refugee crisis has not gone away

Robina Qureshi responds to the news that 39 people have been found dead in a lorry in Essex

OPINION 24 October 2019 Guest post

Excellent poverty work comes at a cost

David Stewart MSP praises the work of the third sector in tackling poverty, and says it is vital that it continues to be properly funded

OPINION 9 October 2019 Guest post

Leave no one behind: the right to adequate social security

Rhiannon Sims discusses why the Scottish Campaign for the Right to Social Security (SCORSS) has re-launched with rights placed at its heart

OPINION 9 October 2019 Guest post

Time to end the physical punishment of children

Mary Glasgow says MSPs have the chance to take a momentous step by approving new legislation aimed at giving equal protection to children

OPINION 27 September 2019 Guest post

Is it ever acceptable to leave children home alone?

POLL 26 July 2019 by Gareth Jones

TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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