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Helping people with debt? Support is here
Sponsored: StepChange Debt Charity has published a free, government-backed guide to help people in Scotland deal with financial difficulty and debt
OPINION 2 May 2025 Sponsored content
 
How compassionate dialogue can transform workplace engagement
Naomi Smith on creating spaces for meaningful conversations
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Preparing for Pension Age Disability Payment
Erica Young on changes to benefits for older people who have care needs because of a disability or long-term health condition in Scotland
OPINION 28 April 2025 by Erica Young
 
The big promise of community wealth building
Duncan Thorp on possibilities for creating a better, more democratic economy
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Beware of the blame game on ‘choices’  
David Hilferty on the need for political action needed to deal with the debt crisis
OPINION 14 April 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Collaboration is key to reducing council tax debt 
Myles Fitt on how joint working can reduce the impact of council tax debt
OPINION 7 April 2025 by Myles Fitt
 
We hear you: you want a wide-ranging, sector-led review of charity regulation
Shirley-Anne Somerville: practical changes now while we address the future
OPINION 28 March 2025 by Shirley-Anne Somerville
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Housing and health in Glasgow: a journey through film
A recent event celebrated Glasgow's 850th birthday by taking a packed audience on a whistle-stop housing journey, reports Lucinda Broadbent of media co-op
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The harsh reality of a life in debt 
Jemiel Benison on dealing with debt crisis
OPINION 24 March 2025 by Jemiel Benison
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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
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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