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Malawi drought: Gladys had hoped to send her gifted son to school, now she can’t feed him
Keryn Banks has been in Malawi talking to families living through a devastating drought that has left a third of the population without enough food
OPINION 1 August 2016 Guest post
 
Calling on campaigners to comment on their challenges
Sue Tibballs on why anyone who considers themselves a campaigner should take part in the new Sheila McKechnie Foundation survey
OPINION 20 July 2016 Guest post
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More poverty misery – so what is to be done?
Graham Martin argues that the third sector can become crucial in a transformative new movement which not only exposes poverty but overcomes it
OPINION 13 July 2016 by Graham Martin
 
The Homeless World Cup is the perfect antidote to a dull Euro 2016 tournament
Having just come back from Euro 2016 it is hard not to compare the Homeless World Cup with the the glitzy UEFA tournament. But to be honest it didn't take long.
OPINION 12 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Foodbanks are the whistleblower for welfare cuts
Ewan Gurr would love to live in a Scotland without foodbanks but says right now they are an essential ally in the battle against welfare cuts
OPINION 11 July 2016 Guest post
 
Don’t forget Europe’s refugees
Susan Smith argues that the devastating truth about the refugee crisis in Europe proves why we need to address the rise of right-wing nationalism
OPINION 22 June 2016 by Susan Smith
 
After the death of Jo Cox: racist rhetoric has deadly consequences
​Robina Qureshi from Positive Action In Housing says that both politicians and the media have created a toxic environment
OPINION 20 June 2016 Guest post
 
The implications of Brexit on Scotland’s third sector
Susan Smith believes Scotland's third sector should be very worried about Brexit
OPINION 15 June 2016 by Susan Smith
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After Orlando: let’s beat the ideology of hate
Tim Hopkins of the Equality Network on the aftermath of the Orlando killings
OPINION 14 June 2016 Guest post
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Should the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act be scrapped?
POLL 26 May 2016 by Graham Martin
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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