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A brave new context?
A new government covenant for the UK sector is welcome but how does it affect Scotland, asks Anna Fowlie
OPINION 24 July 2025 by Anna Fowlie
 
Why debt is everyone's concern
Money Advice Scotland's new chief executive writes on the challenges ahead amid the cost-of-living crisis
OPINION 21 July 2025 by Janine Rennie
 
MoonWalking into the future
Nina Barough CBE, Founder and Chief Executive of breast cancer charity Walk the Walk highlights the charity’s legacy in Scotland
OPINION 17 July 2025 by Nina Barough CBE
 
The importance of getting social security right   
Jonathan Boyd on making sure free, confidential and impartial advice is accessible to everyone
OPINION 14 July 2025 by Jonathan Boyd
 
Compassion, not cost-cutting, should be at the heart of welfare reform
Erica Young on the government’s proposed social security changes
OPINION 7 July 2025 by Erica Young
 
We will remain free - advice on poverty must not be commercialised
Even with concessions, welfare reform cuts remain a threat to disabled people – but they’re not the only one, writes David Hilferty
OPINION 30 June 2025 by David Hilferty
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Fair Funding: here we go again?
Kirsten Hogg lambasts the Scottish Government for kicking its committments to the sector down the road - yet again
OPINION 27 June 2025 by Kirsten Hogg
 
The power of storytelling: find your voice with the Scottish Book Trust
Sponsored content: Chris Leslie invites you to free Your Voice, Your Story information sessions
OPINION 24 June 2025 by Chris Leslie
 
Just two weeks to go before meter switch-off which could leave thousands without energy
Matthew Lee: the clock is ticking for suppliers and the energy regulator Ofgem to fix this problem
OPINION 16 June 2025 by Dr Matthew Lee
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“It's very easy to say thank you, but often it feels like it's not enough, and that’s where people can become involved in fundraising”
Councillor Lorraine Cameron, provost of Renfrewshire, shares her personal connection to motor neurone disease (MND)
OPINION 16 June 2025 by Lorraine Cameron
 
Damp and mouldy housing means too many people are left in the cold
Aoife Deery on plans to introduce Awaab’s Law
OPINION 10 June 2025 by Aoife Deery
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It's time to fix FOI
Carole Ewart on the member’s bill to reform Scotland’s 23 years old freedom of information law
OPINION 6 June 2025 by Carole Ewart
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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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