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
Latest Opinion
 
Enable and GCU transforming specialist nurse training
Theresa Shearer on equipping the health and social care workforce of today with the skills that they will need for tomorrow
OPINION 22 June 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
Fairer welfare system means no private sector in disability assessments
As Scotland's social security bill is published, the social security minister confirms no private contractors will take part in disability benefit assessments
OPINION 21 June 2017 Guest post
 
Can you make things last? Be part of the circular economy
Iain Gulland explains how charities and social enterprises can tap into the new Circular Economy Investment Fund
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Solidarity and unity with refugees around the world
World Refugee Day is more than just an awareness day says Pauline Diamond Salim
OPINION 20 June 2017 by TFN
 
We give new Scots a warm welcome to life in Edinburgh
Alex Whitteker has only been in Edinburgh a couple of years himself, but he's determined to make other newcomers feel welcome
OPINION 20 June 2017 Guest post
 
Die hard May clings on - but for how long?
Craig Wilson assesses the state of play as the dust begins to settle on GE17
OPINION 15 June 2017 by TFN
 
Schools are creating the philanthropists of the future
Tracey Bird sat on the judging panel of the Youth Philanthropy Awards at her local high school and was amazed with the results
OPINION 15 June 2017 Guest post
 
Should carers be paid a minimum wage?
POLL 15 June 2017 by Graham Martin
3 comments
 
Challenging bullying, promoting respect
Katie Rafferty on the achievements of the new anti-bullying service
OPINION 14 June 2017 Guest post
1 comment
 
When work-life balance is the norm not the exception
Having an empathetic employer means James Cunningham has been able to bringing up a disabled daughter as well as continue working full time
OPINION 14 June 2017 by Robert Armour
1 comment
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