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 Management updates Get Management updates

Opinion in Management

Latest Opinion
 
Keeping conflicts of interest out of the boardroom
Steff Bell says managing conflicts of interest within your charity boardroom doesn't have to awkward
OPINION 12 November 2018 Guest post
 
Getting IT security right
Fraser Nicol examines what charities can do to protect against the threat of a cyber attack
OPINION 6 November 2018 Guest post
 
A cautionary tale – know your audience
Ishbel Smith reminds us the audience is as much part of the story as the speaker ahead of SCVO's upcoming Storytelling Conference
OPINION 5 November 2018 Guest post
 
Livin’ (wage) on a prayer
Annie Gunner Logan explains how the cost of the Scottish Government's policy to pay all staff the living wage has been passed onto social care bodies
OPINION 5 November 2018 Guest post
 
Reflecting on 13 years in the job
Jim Sweeney looks back on his 13 years at YouthLink Scotland to mark his final Youth Work Week
OPINION 5 November 2018 Guest post
 
Volunteering has a crucial impact - so prove it!
Morven MacLean explains how to measure impact to benefit volunteers and help secure funding
OPINION 5 November 2018 Guest post
 
Should workers be banned from smoking on breaks?
POLL 2 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
11 comments
 
Why I chose to become a trustee
​Elaine McKean discusses her appointment as a Corra Foundation trustee and her motivation to create positive change
OPINION 24 October 2018 Guest post
 
Every charity must learn from Fraud Awareness Week
David Dunsire warns that vigilance against specific types of fraud should not blind you to other risks
OPINION 23 October 2018 Guest post
 
Balancing GDPR with core activity is an ongoing challenge for charities
Mark Chynoweth advises on how charities can ensure GDPR compliance without negative impact on core activities
OPINION 18 October 2018 Guest post
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