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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · Feb 20

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…

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 3d

Scotland will miss its child poverty reduction targets by a “large margin” unless political parties meet the moment and deliver radical action in the next Scottish Parliament, according to a landmark new report.

Scotland on course to miss child poverty reduction targets by ‘large margin’ - TFN

Analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows around one in four children remain in poverty.

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 3d

Value of charity donations down by 30% in five years, new SCVO research shows.

Value of charity donations down by 30% in five years, new research shows - TFN

SCVO analysis shows individual giving fell in real-terms by more than £240million in 2023.

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 4d

TFN has been made aware of a number of issues facing MND Scotland, including its CEO leaving last week, and the charity’s chair stepping down - neither of which have been reported publicly.

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EXCLUSIVE: MND Scotland at ‘risk of closure’ as staff face redundancy and salary cuts - TFN

The charity’s CEO left last week, with the board's chair also exiting

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 4d

Why should social enterprises and charities care about tax and how could tax drive social impact? Check out our latest blog from Duncan Thorp at Social Enterprise Scotland

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Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice - TFN

Duncan Thorp: social enterprises, charities, cooperatives, community groups and other social economy organisations can and should benefit from fair tax reforms

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 5d

Early signs of recovery in volunteering participation in Scotland

Recently released research findings suggest volunteer participation is increasing; Debbie Maltman and Bethany Sikes of Volunteer Scotland dig into the numbers.

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Early signs of recovery in volunteering participation in Scotland - TFN

With today’s news about volunteer participation increasing, Debbie Maltman and Bethany Sikes dig into the numbers.

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 5d

A new drive to get people connected

Gillian Fyfe of Citizens Advice Scotland looks at how social tariffs can help people get online

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A new drive to get people connected - TFN

Gillian Fyfe looks at how social tariffs can help people get online

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 6d

Scotland’s fuel poverty crisis demands action, not just targets: Tom Barclay, chief executive of Kingdom Group, on working together to address the effects of rising bills

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Scotland’s fuel poverty crisis demands action, not just targets - TFN

Tom Barclay on working together to address the effects of rising bills

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 6d

EXCLUSIVE: MND Scotland at ‘risk of closure’ as staff face redundancy and salary cuts

A Scottish health charity is in crisis after it was revealed its leadership is leaving, salaries are being cut for all staff, and voluntary redundancies are open to all.

EXCLUSIVE: MND Scotland at ‘risk of closure’ as staff face redundancy and salary cuts - TFN

The charity’s CEO left last week, with the board's chair also exiting

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 8d

A think-tank has warned civil society is one of the UK’s greatest strengths, but charities and social organisations face persistent barriers that limit their effectiveness.

New report sets out business case for civil society evidence organisation - TFN

Demand for new £2.5million evidence infrastructure pilot

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 9d

A charity is aiming to run its largest ever coat collection campaign in a bid to help communities stay warm this winter.

Human Appeal launches biggest Wrap Up campaign ever - TFN

The charity is aiming to collect 10,000 coats

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 9d

Projects across Scotland benefit from Scottish Land Fund. Charities and community groups across Scotland who will share in more than £1.5million.

Projects across Scotland benefit from Scottish Land Fund - TFN

Listed buildings and community trusts among groups in receipt of funding.

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 10d

Busting Myths about dyslexia

Katie Carmichael of Dyslexia Scotland on why Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland 2025 (29 September to 5 October) matters more than ever

Busting Myths about dyslexia - TFN

Katie Carmichael on why Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland 2025 (29 September to 5 October) matters more than ever

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 17d

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector

With next year’s crucial #Holyrood #elections moving ever closer, we report on the launch of @scvo.scot's manifesto and examine its key demands.

Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/ntybgci

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 17d

Derek Mitchell of Citizens Advice Scotland looks beyond the urban: 'Addressing the problems people face in remote and rural Scotland'

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Addressing the problems people face in remote and rural Scotland - TFN

Derek Mitchell looks beyond the urban

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 18d

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector

Essential reading this month: there have been big changes with the introduction of the Disclosure (Scotland) 2020 Act - Kirsty Barrett from @volunteerscotland.bsky.social brings us up to speed.

Available for all here: buff.ly/ntybgci

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 19d

"Why Scotland needs to talk about women’s health - and what we’re doing about it"

Elaine Galston on an event aiming to revolutionise women’s health

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#WomensHealth

Why Scotland needs to talk about women’s health - and what we’re doing about it - TFN

Elaine Galston on an event aiming to revolutionise women’s health

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 20d

The hidden victims of crime: why our response matters
Dan Johnson of Kibble says young people deserve more than judgment

The hidden victims of crime: why our response matters - TFN

Dan Johnson: young people deserve more than judgment

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 20d

Unite the Union puts workers’ demands centre of nationwide campaign to fix critical sector.

“Point of no return”: Warning over Scotland’s social care crisis - TFN

Unite the Union puts workers’ demands centre of nationwide campaign to fix critical sector.

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 21d

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector

In this month's magazine we hear the fascinating story of how #volunteering helped rebuild #Yugoslavia after the #SecondWorldWar.

Available for all to read, share and enjoy here: buff.ly/ntybgci

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 21d

A veterans housing charity has confirmed it will not sell off any more properties in a West of Scotland town after mounting pressure from campaigners.

Veterans charity vows to not sell off more homes - TFN

Campaigners in Greenock had ramped up pressure on Veterans Housing Scotland.

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 22d

Playing the moments game: David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on looking past the pieces and seeing the whole picture.

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Playing the moments game - TFN

David Hilferty on looking past the pieces and seeing the whole

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 22d

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector

This has been the deadliest period on record for #humanitarian workers – with over 400 killed since October 2023 in #Gaza alone, read our report in this month’s mag.

Read and share here: buff.ly/ntybgci

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 22d

Charities warn Scotland’s housing emergency is “deepening”.

Charities warn Scotland’s housing emergency is “deepening” - TFN

Annual statistics show a 6% rise in the numbers of people in temporary accommodation.

Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 23d

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector

With next year’s crucial #Holyrood #elections moving ever closer, we hear about a report published by Engender urging reform to enable more women to become politicians

Available to read here: buff.ly/ntybgci

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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 23d

Falkirk charity vows to continue support for asylum seekers in local hotel.

The Cladham Hotel has been at the centre of anti-immigration protests in Scotland.

Falkirk charity vows to continue support for asylum seekers in local hotel - TFN

The Cladham Hotel has been at the centre of anti-immigration protests in Scotland.