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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.

 
Rising overheads, funding cuts and increased work loads are amongst the concerns that third sector staff have - a survey has revealed

 
There is still a way to go in ensuring the third sector is perceived as an equal player in Scottish society but the first minister is optimistic

 
Trade unions and the third sector have pledged to protect the workplace rights of volunteers

 
Team TFN is inviting readers to join them for a free cup of tea or coffee and a chat at this year’s Gathering.

 
The closure of Working Links presents an opportunity for greater third sector involvement in Fair Start Scotland, SCVO has claimed

 
A majority of black and minority ethnic women have experienced racism, discrimination and racial bias at work in Scotland

 
Most people favour putting empty shops to community or charity use to keep high streets vibrant

 
Fascists are tapping into UK political rage

 
Charity Bliss has revealed two thirds of dads of premature babies are back in the office before their children are released from hospital