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TFN poll: should the UK take in migrant children?

POLL 18 June 2015 by Graham Martin

Rediscovering the heart of the Children’s Panel

Jackie Brock believes professionals and lay members of the public together can ensure children are at the heart of our Children's Panel system

OPINION 18 June 2015 Guest post

From Glasgow Girl to Kurdish campaigner: my life as an activist

Glasgow Girl Roza Salih on her political activism

OPINION 11 June 2015 Guest post

Is thanking our volunteers enough?

Is the sector in danger of taking volunteers and the work they do for granted, asks Oonagh Aitken of Volunteering Matters

OPINION 4 June 2015 Guest post

The secrets behind Young Scot’s new online identity

Louise Macdonald explains how Young Scot built its new website based on the ways young people behave online

OPINION 7 May 2015 by Third Force News Guest

Poverty doesn’t only affect homeless people

The Scottish Youth Parliament is teaming up with Children 1st to end child poverty in Scotland

OPINION 28 April 2015 Guest post

Feeding community spirit in Scotland

Stronger communities are being built - and community spirit regained - through a simple yet effective concept which is bringing people together across Scotland

OPINION 2 April 2015 by TFN

We need to close the attainment gap

Angela Morgan says young people's personal development requires focused intervention beyond the classroom

OPINION 27 March 2015 by TFN

Why rich kids do better at school

Jackie Brock believes there are key changes to the education system that will ensure poor kids catch up with their richer, more successful peers

OPINION 18 March 2015 Guest post

Young people need to take the bull by the horns to end child poverty

Joshua McCormick MSYP met with Tam Baillie, Scotland’s commissioner for children and young people and was left inspired

OPINION 17 March 2015 Guest post

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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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