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We’re creating a fairer society for all
Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison reflects on human rights in Scotland
OPINION 10th December 2021 by Shona Robison
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A home with a heart
Ypeople's Caroline McLafferty on the charity's safe and supported accommodation.
OPINION 30th November 2021 by Caroline McLafferty
 
From Covid to climate change - how community connection helps us in a crisis
Sophie Bridger ponders on whether lessons about community connection learnt in the pandemic can help us respond to the climate crisis?
OPINION 4th November 2021 by Sophie Bridger
 
After Community Jobs Scotland – where next for voluntary sector employers?
Anna Fowlie says its vital that the voluntary sector continues to be involved in employability services across Scotland
OPINION 19th October 2021 by Anna Fowlie
 
The justice bookends creating a new chapter
Sean Duffy says we need to focus on the reasons for crime itself, not only the outcome of crime
OPINION 21st September 2021 by Sean Duffy
 
Obituary: Shafiq Mohammed, a champion of community empowerment
Robina Qureshi pays tribute to a tireless campaigner for the rights of asylum seekers
OPINION 21st September 2021 by Robina Qureshi
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#ChristiePlus10: homing in on Housing First
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 16th September 2021 by Mike Burns
 
Putting values into practice
Social justice secretary Shona Robison MSP outlines the new procurement strategy for Social Security Scotland
OPINION 8th September 2021 by Shona Robison
 
Dignity, fairness and respect
Morna Simpkins, director of MS Society Scotland, and Tanith Muller, chair of Neurological Alliance of Scotland have penned an open letter highlighting how cruel the 20m rule is
OPINION 7th September 2021 by Morna Simpkins
 
#ChristiePlus10: Children and families must become the centre of re-imagined public services
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 1st September 2021 by Mary Glasgow
 
Naloxone - a life-saving antidote for opioid overdose
The Scottish Government's Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance MSP, on the importance of Naloxone
OPINION 30th August 2021 by Angela Constance MSP
 
Poll: should Covid lockdown powers be made permanent?
POLL 20th August 2021 by Graham Martin
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2021-22

Experts from across the sector look at how the voluntary sector begins to recover from the pandemic, covering topics from finances to office space to events planning – and everything in between!

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