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
 
By reconnecting we can end loneliness
Alan Reid says that planning is key in the bid to get communities more active and connected
OPINION 4 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Walking to a happier Scotland
Ian Findlay previews Paths For All's involvement at The Gathering this year, with an aim of helping voluntary sector staff become more active
OPINION 4 February 2020 Guest post
 
Airport staff to raise money for stroke charity in 2020
This year’s Glasgow Airport Chaplain’s Charity is Stroke Association Scotland.
NEWS 3 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Farmers criticise give up meat call
The NFU has spoken out against two cancer charities for hosting meat free months to raise funds
NEWS 3 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Gran chosen to launch World Cancer Day in Scotland
Retired teacher Margaret Duffy has overcome both ovarian and breast cancer.
NEWS 3 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Mental Health Budget call
A coalition of independent and third sector groups has called for urgent investment in mental health support services
NEWS 3 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Portraits inspire politicians to promote walking
Nicola Sturgeon is among the MSPs to back walking charity Paths for All.
NEWS 3 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Scotland to light up for Parkinson’s
Attractions across the country will be lit in blue later this year
NEWS 31 January 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Cancer charities announce merger plans
Merger brings together two organisations, managed by two women, each of whom have their own personal story and connection to cancer
NEWS 30 January 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Doddie’s support for MND continues
More than 1,000 people affected by motor neurone disease (MND) have been directly helped by grants funded by the foundation set up by the rugby legend
NEWS 30 January 2020 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