Third Force News
@thirdforcenews.bsky.social
Scotland's only third sector news outlet dedicated to sharing news from charities and voluntary organisations. Got a story? Email tfn@scvo.org.uk
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TFN is @scvo.scot’s media outlet, for the vibrant #VoluntarySector in #Scotland and beyond.
We publish news and opinions daily and a monthly magazine – why not swing by at tfn.scot and see what we’re all about?
Follow us here for magazine articles and news stories…
We publish news and opinions daily and a monthly magazine – why not swing by at tfn.scot and see what we’re all about?
Follow us here for magazine articles and news stories…
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
This month we visit @homelessnetwork.scot's conference to hear about sector efforts to combat the #HousingEmergency; input from: Maggie Brünjes, @floellabenjamin.bsky.social @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social and more
Read it here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
TFN is @scvot.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
Powerful words this month from Sara Redmond of @alliancescot.bsky.social: “What we need is a shift in thinking; multi-year investment, real commitment to social infrastructure...”
Read it all here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
Powerful words this month from Sara Redmond of @alliancescot.bsky.social: “What we need is a shift in thinking; multi-year investment, real commitment to social infrastructure...”
Read it all here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
TFN is @scvot.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
Powerful words this month from Sara Redmond of @alliancescot.bsky.social: “What we need is a shift in thinking; multi-year investment, real commitment to social infrastructure...”
Read it all here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
Powerful words this month from Sara Redmond of @alliancescot.bsky.social: “What we need is a shift in thinking; multi-year investment, real commitment to social infrastructure...”
Read it all here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
TFN is @scvotweet's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month, Ewan Aitken of @cyrenians.bsky.social on listening to the voices of lived experience: "I am seeing signs that we are understanding what it takes to ‘do prevention’ and doing it"
Available for all to read here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
This month, Ewan Aitken of @cyrenians.bsky.social on listening to the voices of lived experience: "I am seeing signs that we are understanding what it takes to ‘do prevention’ and doing it"
Available for all to read here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
TFN is @scvotweet's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month, Ewan Aitken of @cyrenians.bsky.social on listening to the voices of lived experience: "I am seeing signs that we are understanding what it takes to ‘do prevention’ and doing it"
Available for all to read here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
This month, Ewan Aitken of @cyrenians.bsky.social on listening to the voices of lived experience: "I am seeing signs that we are understanding what it takes to ‘do prevention’ and doing it"
Available for all to read here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
Scottish Recovery Network is partnering with Voluntary Action Shetland, NHS Shetland, and others to bring Creating Hope with Peer Support to communities in Shetland.
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Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland - TFN
Work will be done by Scottish Recovery Network, Voluntary Action Shetland, NHS Shetland, and local organisations.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Scottish Recovery Network is partnering with Voluntary Action Shetland, NHS Shetland, and others to bring Creating Hope with Peer Support to communities in Shetland.
tfn.scot/news/peer-su...
tfn.scot/news/peer-su...
Accountants in Scotland have welcomed a move which will see the Scottish charity audit threshold increase.
ICAS welcomes Scottish charity audit threshold increase - TFN
The accountants body described it as a “significant and positive step”.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Accountants in Scotland have welcomed a move which will see the Scottish charity audit threshold increase.
More than 30 organisations have called on the next Scottish Government and Parliament to commit to keeping a promise made to Scotland’s children.
Organisations call on the next government to keep a promise to Scotland’s children - TFN
Over 30 groups have joined forces ahead of May’s election.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
More than 30 organisations have called on the next Scottish Government and Parliament to commit to keeping a promise made to Scotland’s children.
As a Scottish Government consultation on Community Right to Buy closes, lawyers say charities and community organisations need to look closer at bigger picture costs and financial planning to keep projects on track.
Community groups urged not to be caught out by costs in building ownership deals - TFN
Lawyers say charities and community organisations need to look closer at bigger picture costs and financial planning to keep projects on track
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November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
As a Scottish Government consultation on Community Right to Buy closes, lawyers say charities and community organisations need to look closer at bigger picture costs and financial planning to keep projects on track.
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month, recent UK #AI100 winner John Fitzgerald of SCVO gives his insight on developing an AI policy for your organisation.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
@johnfitzg.bsky.social
This month, recent UK #AI100 winner John Fitzgerald of SCVO gives his insight on developing an AI policy for your organisation.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
@johnfitzg.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month, recent UK #AI100 winner John Fitzgerald of SCVO gives his insight on developing an AI policy for your organisation.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
@johnfitzg.bsky.social
This month, recent UK #AI100 winner John Fitzgerald of SCVO gives his insight on developing an AI policy for your organisation.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/aWVaf4z
@johnfitzg.bsky.social
"Ofgem’s plans on energy debt don’t go nearly far enough"
David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on the inevitable winter fuel crisis:
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@citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
#WinterFuelCrisis
David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on the inevitable winter fuel crisis:
buff.ly/eWdG080
@citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
#WinterFuelCrisis
Ofgem’s plans on energy debt don’t go nearly far enough - TFN
David Hilferty on the inevitable winter fuel crisis
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November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"Ofgem’s plans on energy debt don’t go nearly far enough"
David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on the inevitable winter fuel crisis:
buff.ly/eWdG080
@citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
#WinterFuelCrisis
David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on the inevitable winter fuel crisis:
buff.ly/eWdG080
@citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
#WinterFuelCrisis
A Scottish charity leader has warned Scotland’s housing crisis is “being weaponised” to breed division among Scots and stoke concerns towards refugees and asylum seekers.
Housing charity leader warns crisis “being weaponised” to stoke division - TFN
Alison Watson of Shelter Scotland said the housing crisis is being used to demonise refugees and asylum seekers.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A Scottish charity leader has warned Scotland’s housing crisis is “being weaponised” to breed division among Scots and stoke concerns towards refugees and asylum seekers.
Edinburgh charity cleared of wrongdoing after regulator investigation.
Edinburgh charity cleared of wrongdoing after regulator investigation - TFN
Complaints had first been raised in April 2024.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Edinburgh charity cleared of wrongdoing after regulator investigation.
In TFN today: as the role of trustees is celebrated through #TrusteesWeek Helen Kidd of Lindsays asks: “do charities do enough to help them do their jobs effectively?”
Do we value our trustees enough? - TFN
As the role of trustees is celebrated through Trustees' Week, Helen Kidd asks: “do charities do enough to help them do their jobs effectively?”
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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In TFN today: as the role of trustees is celebrated through #TrusteesWeek Helen Kidd of Lindsays asks: “do charities do enough to help them do their jobs effectively?”
Aid cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find in new report.
Aid cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find in new report - TFN
Analysis of the FCDO’s approach to value for money in Official Development Assistance.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Aid cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find in new report.
The head of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has praised the work of a Scottish charity in helping to demystify the tax system, during a visit to its headquarters.
Head of HMRC praises Scottish charity during visit to Glasgow - TFN
JP Marks was in Glasgow visiting Advice Direct Scotland.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The head of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has praised the work of a Scottish charity in helping to demystify the tax system, during a visit to its headquarters.
Our communities need #befriending - but services are overstretched
This summer, Befriending Networks @befriending.co.uk checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, their CEO Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
This summer, Befriending Networks @befriending.co.uk checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, their CEO Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
Our communities need befriending - but services are overstretched - TFN
This summer, Befriending Networks checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Our communities need #befriending - but services are overstretched
This summer, Befriending Networks @befriending.co.uk checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, their CEO Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
This summer, Befriending Networks @befriending.co.uk checked in with their members in a membership survey. Here, their CEO Susan Hunter shares some of the research findings.
When power turns legal: how do we stop SLAPPs?
Ahsan Mustafa examines how #SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability
Ahsan Mustafa examines how #SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability
When power turns legal: how do we stop SLAPPs? - TFN
Ahsan Mustafa examines how SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability
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October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
When power turns legal: how do we stop SLAPPs?
Ahsan Mustafa examines how #SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability
Ahsan Mustafa examines how #SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability
Less stepping back, more stepping up: Scotland’s next chapter in public service reform
Giles Ruck of @foundationscotland.bsky.social on an initiative that places the voices of local people and those with lived experience at the heart of funding decisions
Giles Ruck of @foundationscotland.bsky.social on an initiative that places the voices of local people and those with lived experience at the heart of funding decisions
Less stepping back, more stepping up: Scotland’s next chapter in public service reform - TFN
Giles Ruck on an initiative that places the voices of local people and those with lived experience at the heart of funding decisions
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October 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Less stepping back, more stepping up: Scotland’s next chapter in public service reform
Giles Ruck of @foundationscotland.bsky.social on an initiative that places the voices of local people and those with lived experience at the heart of funding decisions
Giles Ruck of @foundationscotland.bsky.social on an initiative that places the voices of local people and those with lived experience at the heart of funding decisions
The #WellbeingEconomy: a blueprint for change
@charischittick.bsky.social on WEAll Scotland’s manifesto: "stark reality calls for forward thinking: it’s time to invest in a better future by getting today’s decisions right"
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#ScottishElection @weallscotland.bsky.social
@charischittick.bsky.social on WEAll Scotland’s manifesto: "stark reality calls for forward thinking: it’s time to invest in a better future by getting today’s decisions right"
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#ScottishElection @weallscotland.bsky.social
The wellbeing economy: a blueprint for change - TFN
Charis Chittick on WEAll Scotland’s manifesto
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October 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The #WellbeingEconomy: a blueprint for change
@charischittick.bsky.social on WEAll Scotland’s manifesto: "stark reality calls for forward thinking: it’s time to invest in a better future by getting today’s decisions right"
buff.ly/uKbCiEl
#ScottishElection @weallscotland.bsky.social
@charischittick.bsky.social on WEAll Scotland’s manifesto: "stark reality calls for forward thinking: it’s time to invest in a better future by getting today’s decisions right"
buff.ly/uKbCiEl
#ScottishElection @weallscotland.bsky.social
TFN's annual Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise is out now, with a focus on the workplace.
It is available to all at buff.ly/JS2pQBH and features expert input from:
@charityleadscot.bsky.social
@volunteerscotland.bsky.social
@firstportscotland.bsky.social
... and many, many more!
It is available to all at buff.ly/JS2pQBH and features expert input from:
@charityleadscot.bsky.social
@volunteerscotland.bsky.social
@firstportscotland.bsky.social
... and many, many more!
October 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
TFN's annual Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise is out now, with a focus on the workplace.
It is available to all at buff.ly/JS2pQBH and features expert input from:
@charityleadscot.bsky.social
@volunteerscotland.bsky.social
@firstportscotland.bsky.social
... and many, many more!
It is available to all at buff.ly/JS2pQBH and features expert input from:
@charityleadscot.bsky.social
@volunteerscotland.bsky.social
@firstportscotland.bsky.social
... and many, many more!
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
On this month's opinion pages: Christine Carlin, chair of @vhscotland.bsky.social, on the challenges of #AccessibleTravel
Available to all to read here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
On this month's opinion pages: Christine Carlin, chair of @vhscotland.bsky.social, on the challenges of #AccessibleTravel
Available to all to read here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
On this month's opinion pages: Christine Carlin, chair of @vhscotland.bsky.social, on the challenges of #AccessibleTravel
Available to all to read here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
On this month's opinion pages: Christine Carlin, chair of @vhscotland.bsky.social, on the challenges of #AccessibleTravel
Available to all to read here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
Thousands set take to the streets to demand a better Scotland
The #ScotlandDemandsBetter event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, anti-poverty, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
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#AntiPoverty
#FaithGroups
#EnvironmentalActivists
#Charities
The #ScotlandDemandsBetter event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, anti-poverty, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
buff.ly/bYLi1CH
#AntiPoverty
#FaithGroups
#EnvironmentalActivists
#Charities
Thousands set take to the streets to demand a better Scotland - TFN
The Scotland Demands Better event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, trade unions, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
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October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thousands set take to the streets to demand a better Scotland
The #ScotlandDemandsBetter event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, anti-poverty, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
buff.ly/bYLi1CH
#AntiPoverty
#FaithGroups
#EnvironmentalActivists
#Charities
The #ScotlandDemandsBetter event will bring together anti-poverty campaigners, anti-poverty, faith groups, environmental activists, charities and more
buff.ly/bYLi1CH
#AntiPoverty
#FaithGroups
#EnvironmentalActivists
#Charities
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@oxfaminternational.bsky.social
@actionaiduk.bsky.social
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@oxfaminternational.bsky.social
@actionaiduk.bsky.social
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
October 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@oxfaminternational.bsky.social
@actionaiduk.bsky.social
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@oxfaminternational.bsky.social
@actionaiduk.bsky.social
@medicalaidpal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@doctorswithoutborders.org
@christianaiduk.bsky.social
@decappeal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@doctorswithoutborders.org
@christianaiduk.bsky.social
@decappeal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
October 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@doctorswithoutborders.org
@christianaiduk.bsky.social
@decappeal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
This month we hear the powerful – and shocking – testimony of humanitarian workers on the frontline in #Gaza, with:
@doctorswithoutborders.org
@christianaiduk.bsky.social
@decappeal.bsky.social
and many more
Read it here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
In this month's magazine Emma Bracegirdle of The Saltways provides a practical guide to making terrific #VideoContent using only your smartphone.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
@thesaltways.bsky.social
In this month's magazine Emma Bracegirdle of The Saltways provides a practical guide to making terrific #VideoContent using only your smartphone.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
@thesaltways.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
In this month's magazine Emma Bracegirdle of The Saltways provides a practical guide to making terrific #VideoContent using only your smartphone.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
@thesaltways.bsky.social
In this month's magazine Emma Bracegirdle of The Saltways provides a practical guide to making terrific #VideoContent using only your smartphone.
Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
@thesaltways.bsky.social
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
“To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.”
This month's opinion piece from chief officer of @alliancescot.bsky.social Sara Redmond
Available for all here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
“To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.”
This month's opinion piece from chief officer of @alliancescot.bsky.social Sara Redmond
Available for all here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector
“To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.”
This month's opinion piece from chief officer of @alliancescot.bsky.social Sara Redmond
Available for all here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY
“To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.”
This month's opinion piece from chief officer of @alliancescot.bsky.social Sara Redmond
Available for all here: buff.ly/5ZSAqnY