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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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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector As part of this month’s resilience special we hear from Alison Brogan on #CyberResilience, Matt Middler on the power of #coaching and many others You can read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector As part of this month’s #resilience special we hear the advice of experts from Turcan Connell, Anderson Strathern, and Burness Paull LLP on how to maintain legal resilience. You can read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
As part of TFN magazine's resilience special this month we hear how charities are attempting to adapt as the world changes around them, with @n-t-s.bsky.social @verture.bsky.social and @standrewsfirstaid.bsky.social You can read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In this month’s TFN magazine, Eilidh Hollow, projects coordinator at @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social explores what recovery colleges have achieved and what they need to grow The magazine is available to read and share here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector As part of this month’s #resilience special Andrew Maxwell of Rathbones Group and June Pennykid of Keegan and Pennykid presents advice on how to keep your charity water-tight financially Read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In this month’s TFN magazine, read Ciara Commins, programme manager at @sciaf.bsky.social, on a project which is stabilising the lives of communities in #Rwanda which have been ravaged by climate change The magazine is available to read and share here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector As part of this month’s resilience special we hear from @acevo.bsky.social @thehamiltoncab.bsky.social and many others on the subject of workplace resilience The magazine is available to read and share at: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In this month’s magazine we take a deep dive into sector responses to the #ScottishGovernment’s #ProgrammeForGovernment and hears from @shelterscotland.bsky.social @unitetheunion.bsky.social @alliancescot.bsky.social @onekind.org Read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In this month's magazine Emma Hutton: canaries in the coalmine – we need to talk about #burnout “We are asking exhausted people to lead us through exhausting times.” Available to read and share here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In the latest mag, @vhscotland.bsky.social chair Christine Carlin: Programme for Government - a hit or a flop? “What are the steps to turn public services into enablers of positive change?” Read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In this month’s magazine we take a deep dive into sector responses to the #ScottishGovernment’s #ProgrammeForGovernment and hears from @childrenfirst.bsky.social @sccscot.bsky.social @foescot.bsky.social @homelessnetwork.scot Read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In the latest mag, Sara Redmond of @alliancescot.bsky.social on health reform: “If government is serious about genuine reform, the focus must shift to what actually keeps communities well." Read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In this month’s magazine we take a deep dive into sector responses to the #ScottishGovernment’s #ProgrammeForGovernment and hears from @povertyalliance.org @oxfamscotland.bsky.social @endfuelpoverty.bsky.social @cpagscotland.bsky.social @independentage.bsky.social Read it all here: buff.ly/gZMa7sv
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Unite secures Commonwealth War Graves Commission workers pay rise. The CWGC commemorates around 22,500 personnel across Scotland, spread across almost 1,300 locations. buff.ly/hilC45L
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Unite secures Commonwealth War Graves Commission workers pay rise - TFN
Lowest paid war grave workers now on minimum of £15 per hour.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Charity given reprieve by regulator following investigation into safeguarding after volunteer’s abuse conviction. buff.ly/0PsrSGR
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Charity given reprieve by regulator following investigation into safeguarding after volunteer’s abuse conviction - TFN
River Church in Banff has been given time to make improvements by OSCR.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A humanitarian charity providing medical care in conflict zones, disaster areas, and in countries affected by endemic diseases across the world has hit out at a “disinformation campaign” targeting them. buff.ly/ZNPZjiS
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Humanitarian charity hits out at “disinformation campaign” - TFN
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said they had been dealing with “false allegations” for months.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How can we make public service reform work for Scotland’s social care sector? The Scottish Government must act now, says Rachel Cackett of @ccpscotland.bsky.social buff.ly/phc3A2s
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How can we make public service reform work for Scotland’s social care sector?  - TFN
The Scottish Government must act now, says Rachel Cackett
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This week is #RememberACharityWeek In this month's mag, @lucindafrostick.bsky.social writes on the transformational power of gifts to charities in wills The magazine is available to all to read and share at: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Scotland needs an economy designed around what really matters Lisa Hough-Stewart of @weallscotland.bsky.social on the wellbeing economy and a bold new strategy for change tfn.scot/opinion/scot...
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector Essential reading on the problem page this month: the steps charity #trustees need to take to minimise the risk of fraud, explained by Fiona Struthers of Accountants Plus You can read the mag here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Is it to be yet another unbearable winter for people who can’t afford their energy bills? David Hilferty of @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social on a worrying forecast for the months ahead: buff.ly/6Pe42Yw
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Is it to be yet another unbearable winter for people who can’t afford their energy bills? - TFN
David Hilferty on a worrying forecast for the months ahead
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If human rights are for all, why aren't they protected for everyone? Annamaria De Felice of @justrightscotland.org.uk on the launch of #RightsHereRightsNow buff.ly/y2uwcGO
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If human rights are for all, why aren't they protected for everyone? - TFN
Annamaria De Felice on the launch of Rights Here. Rights Now.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
As part of this month’s Innovation Special, we hear from Donna McKeand, programme manager at The Furniture Project. Based in #Stranraer and serving all of #Wigtownshire, they show that “sometimes innovation does not arrive from outside – sometimes it is built locally” Read it here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Programme for Government: how has the sector responded? TFN rounds up reactions to new Holyrood commitments with comment from @povertyalliance.org @oxfamscotland.bsky.social @alliancescot.bsky.social @chsscotland.bsky.social @sccscot.bsky.social and many others buff.ly/apeoHLs
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Programme for Government: how has the sector responded? - TFN
TFN rounds up charity and civil society reactions to new Holyrood committments
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Programme for Government: how has the sector responded? TFN rounds up reactions to new Holyrood commitments with comment from @childrenfirst.bsky.social @foescot.bsky.social @homelessnetwork.scot @onekind.org @shelterscotland.bsky.social @independentage.bsky.social and many others buff.ly/apeoHLs
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Programme for Government: how has the sector responded? - TFN
TFN rounds up charity and civil society reactions to new Holyrood committments
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In this month's magazine Ewan Aitken on the power of purposeful living: “If we do one thing better it must be to collaborate better; building relationships, reciprocity and community.” Read it here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In this month’s magazine, Viv Dickenson, departing CEO of @crossreach.bsky.social, reflects on 30 years in social care and the issues the sector faces. Read the mag here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq @vivd1.bsky.social
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot’s magazine for the #VoluntarySector As part of this month’s Innovation Special we hear from @theactiongroup.bsky.social as they celebrate 50 years of new thinking and boundary pushing in social care The magazine is available to read and share at: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“The organisations that thrive will be those which can balance curiosity with focus, innovation with governance” In this month's TFN mag, @starkmadelaine.bsky.social of @scvo.scot writes on the challenges and the opportunities of AI and digital You can read it here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
As part of this month’s Innovation Special, we hear from John Loughton of @youngscot.bsky.social about how they are using research findings to drive innovation which genuinely participates with Scotland’s young people The magazine is available to read and share here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A property battle has exposed tensions over the treatment of charities occupying Glasgow’s publicly owned commercial estate. In this month’s TFN magazine we look at the issues and hear from Govan Law Centre, @turningpointsco.bsky.social and others Read it all here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot’s magazine for the #VoluntarySector In the new mag, read Sara Redmond of @alliancescot.bsky.social - "Social care is a right; it should not be a waiting list." The magazine is available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/7SUbhhq
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Charities in the Hebrides are facing crippling expenses after being targeted in court by a woman who took umbrage at being stopped from taking her dog into a cafe. tfn.scot/news/two-heb...
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Two Hebridean charities facing financial crisis amid legal challenges over cafe access - TFN
MSP calls for investigation into use of legal aid against non-profit groups
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“Remain vigilant”: charity warns of scammers using trust’s name for donations. tfn.scot/news/remain-...
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“Remain vigilant”: charity warns of scammers using trust’s name for donations - TFN
Eilidh’s Trust shared a statement following recent activity.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New appointment to strengthen charity’s work in Scotland. tfn.scot/news/new-app...
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New appointment to strengthen charity’s work in Scotland - TFN
A former CEO has joined Home-Start north of the border.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Calls for rethink on government plans to cut land commissioners. Andy Wightman has urged MSPs to pushback on the proposals. tfn.scot/news/calls-f...
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Calls for rethink on government plans to cut land commissioners - TFN
Andy Wightman has urged MSPs to pushback on the proposals.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Scotland’s Finest Woods (SFW) has strengthened its team of woodland champions with the appointment of three new trustees, bringing fresh expertise and support to the charity’s work across the country. tfn.scot/news/scotlan...
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Scotland’s Finest Woods welcomes three new trustees - TFN
Appointments hope to build a stronger future for Scotland’s woodlands.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
CHAS appeals to Scotland to help rebuild the future of children's palliative care. Charity records highest level of demand to date: tfn.scot/news/chas-ap...
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CHAS appeals to Scotland to help rebuild the future of children's palliative care - TFN
Charity records highest level of demand to date
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Solicitors in Scotland are being urged to back a volunteer campaign later this year. tfn.scot/news/will-ai...
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Will Aid campaign to return for 2026 - TFN
Scottish solicitors urged to take part this November.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Glasgow charity warns it could close amid crippling energy costs. Rosemount Lifelong Learning is racking up thousands of pounds every year: tfn.scot/news/glasgow...
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Glasgow charity warns it could close amid crippling energy costs - TFN
Rosemount Lifelong Learning is racking up thousands of pounds every year.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“Perfect storm”: Report warns fundraisers left to draw from shrinking pool tfn.scot/news/perfect...
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“Perfect storm”: Report warns fundraisers left to draw from shrinking pool - TFN
The Voice of Fundraising: 2026 was released last week.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A business providing specialist customer relationship management (CRM) software to Britain’s third sector has reported itself to regulators over a cyber attack. Beacon CRM has warned it may never know the extent of the incident, which took place earlier this month. tfn.scot/news/thousan...
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Thousands of charities hit by cyber security incident at third party provider - TFN
Beacon CRM provides specialist support to the UK’s third sector.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🚨 TFN Exclusive 🚨 A Scottish local authority is facing questions over support for charities affected by raging wildfires this summer as the third sector waits to find out whether it will be included in a multi-million pound funding package. Full story: tfn.scot/news/exclusi...
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Exclusive: Charities remain in the dark over funding support after Cairngorms wildfire - TFN
A package was announced last week but authorities have yet to confirm eligibility.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Exclusive: Charities remain in the dark over funding support after Cairngorms wildfire A package was announced last week but authorities have yet to confirm eligibility. But some groups have been assured of funding. Read the full story now: tfn.scot/news/exclusi...
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Exclusive: Charities remain in the dark over funding support after Cairngorms wildfire - TFN
A package was announced last week but authorities have yet to confirm eligibility.
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In this month’s TFN magazine, @grahamtfn.bsky.social looks at the divisions in our society and hears from sector leaders from Refuweegee and @vhscotland.bsky.social about where we can go from here to repair our communities The magazine is available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/L3wMR23
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In this month’s mag, read @matt-sd.bsky.social, founder and CEO of @trustimpact.bsky.social, on why the future of the third sector depends on proving #impact You can read the mag here: buff.ly/L3wMR23
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Exclusive: OSCR 'must act' over future of troubled conservation charity More than 100 members, former staff and trustees at the John Muir Trust (JMT) have signed an open letter to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) demanding action. Read the full article here: buff.ly/rM5ntIx
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Exclusive: OSCR 'must act' over future of troubled conservation charity - TFN
Open letter says regulator inaction is putting organisation's existence at risk
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector Essential reading on the problem page in this month’s mag: Lorna Robertson takes a deep dive on important changes coming to employment legislation – especially around unfair dismissal. Read the mag here: buff.ly/L3wMR23
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month, Emma Hutton, former CEO of @justrightscotland.org.uk writes honestly and unflinchingly about her experience of #BurnOut and her years of crisis and recovery – and the lessons she is still learning Read it here: buff.ly/L3wMR23
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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
In this month’s TFN magazine we hear about @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social a #scotcharityawards winning charity who share the lessons of the Srebrenica genocide, and other atrocities across Bosnia and Herzegovina, to promote #diversity and tolerance at home. Read it all here: buff.ly/L3wMR23
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