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 Health & social care updates Get Health & social care updates

Health & social care

Latest stories
 
Importance of the sector stressed, as new Scottish Government cabinet revealed
The role of communities secretary has been axed in Nicola Sturgeon's new cabinet team
NEWS 20 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Hollywood star backs new mental health appeal
James McAvoy is amongst those behind a new fundraising campaign from the STV Children's Appeal
NEWS 20 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Partnership using social media to help football fans to connect
Big Hearts and Hearts FC have added a new initiative to their Football Memories project
NEWS 19 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Funding to help blind and deaf people in north east into employment
North East Sensory Services (NESS) will receive £90,000 over the next five years
NEWS 17 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Film details community response to Covid-19 crisis
Berwickshire in Lockdown documents the efforts of community groups, charities and social enterprises to the coronavirus
NEWS 17 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Advice line launched to help tackle malnutrition among older people in Scotland
Support for those aged 65+ will help with earlier intervention to stop physical and mental health problems from under-nourishment deepening
NEWS 17 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Popular fundraising event returns this summer
The eighth annual Off the Beatson Track will return as a virtual event
NEWS 13 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Walking is boosting positive mental health
Getting out and about can combat stress depression and anxiety
NEWS 13 May 2021 by Robert Armour
 
Specialist mental health support course for voluntary sector staff extended
All places for the first round of the course were snapped up in 48 hours
NEWS 12 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
 
Family reunions will bring "tears of joy" after a long and difficult year
A charity has said restrictions being eased will bring much needed hope for older people
NEWS 12 May 2021 by Gareth Jones
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