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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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Have you worked in partnership with Future Pathways? We want to hear from you 
Sponsored content: If you work in the third sector or in a statutory service, we’d like to know what you think of Future Pathways
OPINION 21 February 2025 Sponsored content
 
A year of optimism and opportunity for Scotland
Duncan Thorp looks for antidotes to the seemingly never-ending cycle of bad news
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Duncan Thorp
 
Could having the CEO on the board strengthen your charity?
Money is tight. Charities are continually grappling with how best to tackle those challenges. And some are considering the structure of their board. Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the issue.
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Helen Kidd
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Blue Cake Day gave us time to talk
Kirsty Greer on taking the time to connect
OPINION 6 February 2025 by Kirsty Greer
 
Embracing AI: How charities can benefit 
George Holmes on embracing new technology
OPINION 3 February 2025 by George Holmes
 
A day in the life of a Cyrenians mediator
For Family Mediation Week, Alan Jeffrey writes about what a typical day looks like as he supports families to reconnect, rebuild relationships, and avoid the causes and consequences of youth homelessness.
OPINION 30 January 2025 by Alan Jeffrey
 
From Shetland to Stranraer: how our network delivers life-changing advice for all
Natasha Parker on working together, nationwide
OPINION 27 January 2025 by Natasha Parker
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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