This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for account authentication. See our privacy and cookies policies for more information.

Third Force News

TFN

The voice of Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector
Get updates
Third Force News
Get TFN updates
Sign in Sign up
The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

Third Force News
Get Families & young people updates Get Families & young people updates

Families & young people

Latest stories
 
First year of Home-Start Edinburgh sees more families in need supported
Merger has expanded the volunteer-based charity’s services to cover all of Edinburgh, meanwhile, demand for its services has increased
NEWS 13 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
The door is open - now we need to push it a bit further 
CCPS CEO Rachel Cackett reflects on the disappointments and successes of the 4 Steps to Fair Work campaign – and what its emerging movement can do next in its fight for social justice
OPINION 13 October 2023 by Rachel Cackett
 
The toll of stress and anxiety on Scotland's young people
Childline reveals counselling stats on World Mental Health Day
NEWS 10 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Dealing with the cost of living: CABs help 23,000 struggling families
"They really helped my income and I am now less stressed and can sleep again.”
NEWS 6 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
Making rights a reality – Scotland’s unpaid carers have their say
Carers are facing enormous challenges, and with budgets being squeezed locally and nationally
NEWS 6 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
People with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project. 
NEWS 4 October 2023 by Niall Christie
1 comment
 
Leading charity produces report outlining need to overhaul services for women of colour survivors. 
The charity commissioned researcher and campaigner Talat Yaqoob to carry out the analysis and produce the report in equal partnership with women of colour survivors.
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Children in Scotland announces new senior appointment
David Mackay will take on the role, following more than a decade of experience in the children’s sector. 
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland unites to challenge poverty
It's Challenge Poverty Week - find out how you can get involved here
NEWS 3 October 2023 by Graham Martin
 
A Scotland free from poverty is possible 
Ruth Boyle outlines the policy demands of this year's cross-organisation Challenge Poverty Week, and says it's time to build a fairer, greener country 
OPINION 3 October 2023 by Ruth Boyle
1 comment
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.

Read it here
LATEST NEWS  LATEST FEATURES  LATEST LISTS  LATEST OPINION  LATEST POLLS  PREMIUM