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, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

Third Force News
Get Health & social care updates Get Health & social care updates

Health & social care

Latest stories
 
“Austerity didn’t end”: Amnesty slam UK Government over “social insecurity” system
The human rights charity produced a new report warning of the growing damage being done to those on benefits. 
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Beware of the blame game on ‘choices’  
David Hilferty on the need for political action needed to deal with the debt crisis
OPINION 14 April 2025 by David Hilferty
 
Camphill School Aberdeen opens residential house to tackle crisis in care 
State-of-the-art residential house opens as part of multi-million-pound appeal. 
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Partnership project ‘provides collaborative model for the rest of Scotland’
Groups have teamed up to help foster community spirit and protect the planet.
NEWS 25 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Stalking-specific guidance needed for health boards to support staff and patients
Dedicated charity has called for action
NEWS 22 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Exhibition launches to combat stigma surrounding relationships
Social media has amplified abuse and bullying
NEWS 17 April 2025 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
Nostalgic design supports local Foodbank
Print can be cut and folded into a 3D cereal box
NEWS 17 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
More schools recognised through innovative learning programme
High quality learning delivered
NEWS 16 April 2025 by Rab Armour
1 comment
 
TFN magazine's April edition is out now - read it all here
New edition looks at after-prison throughcare, the chancellor's spring statement, the fair trade movement and much, much more
NEWS 16 April 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Loss of aid funding would “devastate lives across the world”, charity warns
Save the Children’s analysis of planned cuts outlined the effect of slashing funding
NEWS 14 April 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Struggling pet owners thrown a bone by charity
Service supports owners to help feed their pets
NEWS 11 April 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Quiet space will comfort bereaved parents
Charity foundation provided funding
NEWS 10 April 2025 by Robert Armour
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