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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
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
 
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
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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
OPINION 19 May 2025 by Derek Mitchell
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Are charities in Scotland becoming more cyber-savvy?
Alison Brogan, SCVO’s cyber resilience co-ordinator, reflects on how charities are working to become better at preventing and responding to cyber attacks
OPINION 12 May 2025 by Alison Brogan
 
No mean heat as new service launched to help
John Porter on essential new support for people whose heating is supplied by a heat network
OPINION 12 May 2025 by John Porter
 
Forth Valley: the Legal Aid desert 
Gillian Fyfe on a crisis in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire
OPINION 8 May 2025 by Gillian Fyfe
 
Don’t price out our charity shops and social enterprises
Jane Devine on the property crisis facing organisations in the capital
OPINION 6 May 2025 by Jane Devine
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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