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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

Fair Funding: here we go again?

Kirsten Hogg lambasts the Scottish Government for kicking its committments to the sector down the road - yet again

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Making a manifesto for people and planet

Charis Chittick: a reminder that real change is possible

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The poverty premium: why do we tolerate harm?

Sarah-Jayne Dunn: it costs more to have less - why aren't we doing anything about this?

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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

Damp and mouldy housing means too many people are left in the cold

Aoife Deery on plans to introduce Awaab’s Law

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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

Volunteers’ Week 2025: more than just a thank you

Margaret Starkie on a special week to celebrate the people who keep our sector - and society - going

OPINION 3 June 2025 by Margaret Starkie

I’m getting tired of playing the cost of living game

David Hilferty: framing the cost of living crisis in terms of individual choices is entirely to miss the point

OPINION 2 June 2025 by David Hilferty

The wellbeing economy: a different route for Scotland is possible

Aileen McLeod on her time at the Wellbeing Economy Forum in Iceland

OPINION 28 May 2025 by Aileen McLeod

“This will be devastating for all of us”: why welfare reforms don’t need to happen

Emma Jackson on new benefits proposals

OPINION 26 May 2025 by Emma Jackson

New funding is a vote of confidence in our service

Derek Mitchell on a major boost for the Scottish Citizens Advice network

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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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