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Poll: should older people receive free TV licences?

POLL 11 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Time to grow youth work services

Sarah Paterson calls on all youth workers to get involved in the #InvestInYouthWork campaign

OPINION 22 May 2019 Guest post

Knife crime epidemic down south should look north for answers

Martin Dorchester says that those fighting knife crime down south could learn lessons from what has happened in Scotland

OPINION 9 May 2019 Guest post

Is civil disobedience justified in the fight against climate change?

POLL 16 April 2019 by Graham Martin

What do we mean by good food?

Beth Webb of Soil Association Scotland argues that a definition of good food must be at the heart of the Good Food Nation consultation

OPINION 11 April 2019 Guest post

It’s time our children have Equal Protection

Martin Crewe says that Scotland has moved on from the smacking debate, as plans to offer children protection from assault progress

OPINION 28 March 2019 Guest post

A Mother’s Day adoption story

Louisa adopted school-age Polly after her sons left home and she realised she wanted another child - two year's later her daughter has flourished

OPINION 27 March 2019 Guest post

The value of kinship care

Susan Hunter on why we should value kinship carers

OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post

Theatre production will tackle youth gambling

Warren Hughes on how a play will look at the perils of youth gambling

OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post

Young and independent

Catherine Dempsey on how young disabled man Thembelani won £4,000 to follow his DJing and photography dreams

OPINION 25 February 2019 Guest post

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.

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