TFN is @scvo.scot 's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we round up sector responses to the recent #ProgrammeForGovernment with @oxfamscotland.bsky.social @savechildrensco.bsky.social @FoEScot.bsky.social @alliancescot.bsky.social and others
Read it all here: buff.ly/KnDxuwg
Its time to put #fairness first!
In the latest edition of our national social monitor, we outline policies and proposals that would support #Government in putting fairness at the heart of the #programmeforgovernment and deliver positive outcomes. Read more - www.socialjustice.ie/article/time...
What does the new Programme for Government mean for transport?
We've reviewed the Scottish Governments 20+ transport commitments in its 2025-26 #ProgrammeforGovernment – read our take on what this means for sustainable transport👇
transform.scot/2025/05/08/w...
The embittered Willie Rennie seems to think we all have to be there in person to be interested in the 🏴 #ProgrammeForGovernment #ScottishIndependence
White text quote against a purple background reads: “For the Programme to succeed, the Scottish Government will need a strong and resilient third sector. We are pleased that there has been progress and recognise that the Fairer Funding pilot is a positive first step. We need to build on that as quickly as possible to ensure that the third sector has the security it needs to be able to invest in our babies, children, young people and families in the right way at the right time and in a way that has the necessary long-term impact.” - Dr Judith Turbyne, Chief Executive, Children in Scotland
Yesterday, the Scottish Government set out its #ProgrammeforGovernment 2025-26.
Read Children in Scotland's full response: childreninscotland.org.uk/children-in-...
@judeturbyne.bsky.social
"In January we had a storm which closed schools – that’s never happened in my lifetime. Extreme weather affected children’s education, and parents’ jobs.
@johnswinney.bsky.social - your #programmeforgovernment must be more ambitious, because a better climate means better prospects for everyone.
#ProgrammeForGovernment; hot take re public transport bits.
It all rather confirms Scotland's political class & commentariat can't think beyond propping up fares. Fine, but where's the understanding & ambition to invest, to grow public transport usage for all the well-known reasons?
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OPFS response to Scottish Government Programme for Government 2025/26
📢 OPFS welcomes the continued commitment to tackling child poverty in today’s #ProgrammeForGovernment.
But urgent action is still needed.
Read our full response and what we believe must be prioritised for single parents in 2025–26:
🔗 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
It is deeply concerning to see once again no mention of the Wellbeing Economy in the Programme for Government. We need to move away from short term thinking and sticking plaster solutions. We need an economy that will improve the wellbeing of people in Scotland, now and in the future.
Today's #ProgrammeForGovernment falls short of what we need to create a #WellbeingEconomy in Scotland where everyone can thrive.
Read our full response: weallscotland.org/post/pfg2025
We cannot forget that underpinning all the ambitions in today's #Scotland #ProgrammeForGovernment is a healthy, functioning natural environment. Great to see commitments on #deer & #naturerestoration. The potential for progress is immense...
Good to see the return ticket for peak rail fares in Scotland being cancelled. @ScotGovFM says they'll be scrapped "for good".
But, overall, this #PFG feels like treading water with 12 months to go of this Parliament.
@OxfamScotland's key takeaways 👇
#ProgrammeforGovernment
A view of the Scottish Parliament’s debating chamber. It’s a modern space with a steel and oak roof structure and large glass windows.
Nature’s warning signs are flashing red. Our leaders must treat the climate crisis as the emergency that it is. 🚨
But today’s #PfG from Scot Gov lacks the level of detail and ambition required to tackle climate change and restore nature. 🌍
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Illustration of ten figures, nine of which are coloured in. Text reads: 9 in 10 people in Scotland support the idea of political parties developing a plan to reduce pensioner poverty.
#ProgrammeForGovernment: Our polling reveals strong support in Scotland for a strategy to reduce pensioner poverty.
Without one, people facing financial hardship in later life will continue to struggle to maintain even the most basic quality of life. www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
Illustration of a shopping basket full of food. A quote from Arthur in Glasgow reads: By the time I've paid my rent and bills, there's nothing left. There have been times when I just go hungry for days, with not even any milk or tea bags in my kitchen.
Today’s #ProgrammeForGovernment in Scotland announced no new support for older people in poverty.
With 156,000 older people across Scotland currently living in poverty, the need for a clear strategy to address this is more urgent that ever.
www.independentage.org/news-media/p...
This Programme for Government is too quiet on inequality, too soft on polluters and too slow on change: Scottish Ministers are once again treading water while the storms of poverty, inequality and the climate crisis rage." - Jamie Livingstone, Head of Oxfam Scotland
Our verdict on the #ProgrammeforGovernment ?
We need much bolder action, backed by fair taxation. Scottish Ministers must stop dithering and start delivering.
Our full reaction ▶️ bit.ly/4d4rVc4
🧵Today, the First Minister has announced his #ProgrammeForGovernment, key announcements include... 1/10
#PfG #ProgrammeForGovernment 25/26
--> www.gov.scot/publications...
🙄 Confirms downgrade to 🚲👩🦽🚶cash
as in budget --> bsky.app/profile/spok...
23/24-> £320m promise (10% of transport)
24/25-> 10% promise dropped
25/26-> £188m AND now also covers 🚌 !
@edi.bike @transform.scot @sccscot.bsky.social
🌍 Our #ProgrammeForGovernment will support our transition to net-zero.
🏘️ We will invest hundreds of millions in offshore wind, securing jobs and green growth for our communities.
💷 Our #ProgrammeForGovernment will support Scotland's economy.
📈 We will spend £321 million to support Scottish enterprise, promoting new tech and securing growth.
🏡 Our #ProgrammeForGovernment will invest in affordable homes.
🏗️ We will spend £200 million more, delivering at least 8.000 extra homes this year.
🧸 Our #ProgrammeForGovernment will invest in the future of Scottish education
❌ We will spend more than £4.3 billion on Scotland's education sector this year.
NEW: @johnswinney.bsky.social announces ScotRail peak fares to be scrapped for good from 1 September 2025.
We're following #ProgrammeforGovernment live 👇
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...
🧸 Our #ProgrammeForGovernment will further our objective to eradicate child poverty in Scotland.
❌ We will mitigate Labour's two-child benefit cap, lifting 15,000 children out of poverty this year.
🚆 Our #ProgrammeForGovernment will support rail services and commuters.
🎫 We will scrap peak rail fares on ScotRail services for good from 1st September.
🧑⚕️Our #ProgrammeForGovernment will drive down waits in the NHS.
🩺 We will focus funding to support primary care, tackling the 8am lottery and enabling more people to access GP appointments.
With the 2030 child poverty targets fast approaching, the Scottish Government's commitment to eradicating child poverty must be backed by concrete action. Ahead of today’s #ProgrammeforGovernment, @endchildpoverty.bsky.social members are calling for action (1/2)
Our briefing: tinyurl.com/ev5vxnpw
Today's #ProgrammeforGovernment from Scot Gov must include urgent action to end fossil fuels fast and fairly, and action to reduce emissions across the board.
We know the public want leadership on this. #ScotlandUnitedForClimateAction
📢 Tell your MSPs today: sccs.eaction.org.uk/climate
The Scottish Government can build a fairer, greener Scotland, free from poverty. Our briefing for today's #ProgrammeforGovernment shows how. #PfG #ScotlandDemandsBetter
www.povertyalliance.org/briefing-sco...
Graphic: Egg timer with the message “Time’s Running Out – Scotland needs bold action on poverty, inequality and the climate, not more delays.”
Tomorrow’s #ProgrammeforGovernment could be a turning point, but time’s running out.
Ministers must act now to tackle poverty, inequality and the climate crisis.
Here are the 10 oven-ready policies we're calling for⬇️
bit.ly/OSPfGov #PfG
Ahead of next week’s #ProgrammeForGovernment, our polling reveals the general public in Scotland wants action on pensioner poverty.
In a new blog, we explore the recommendations from our research and how we can end poverty in later life: medium.com/independent-...
