Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

OPINION 2 October 2024 by Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips of WithYou on the importance of ensuring timely, effective alcohol support services are available in communities across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-wonderful-example-of-the-difference-effective-services-can-make-to-both-individuals-and-communities

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

NEWS 1 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Militant misogynist Roosh V says rape should not punishable by law when done off public grounds

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-ban-pro-rape-events-in-scotland

Holyrood election 2016 - the main parties pitch to the third sector on the environment

NEWS 21 April 2016 by TFN

Environment & International

Every week until the 5 May Holyrood poll, we are asking the five main parties to spell out what they offer Scotland’s third sector.

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-election-2016-the-main-parties-pitch-to-the-third-sector-on-the-en

Scots charities slam English fundraising regulator

NEWS 21 April 2016 by Rab Armour

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Remarks made by new Fundraising Regulator are out of touch

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-slam-english-fundraising-regulator

1,000 Scots with brain disorders in older people’s care homes

NEWS 1 March 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

An Sue Ryder investigation has uncovered shocking numbers of adults with brain disorders missing out on treatment in older people's care homes

https://tfn.scot/news/1000-scots-with-brain-disorders-in-older-peoples-care-homes

Children in foster care learn to love Christmas once again through consistency and commitment

OPINION 22 December 2025 by Sandy Mayhew

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Sandy Mayhew looks at the emotional toll the festive season can take

https://tfn.scot/opinion/children-in-foster-care-learn-to-love-christmas-once-again-through-consistency-and-commitment

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector

FEATURE 16 April 2020 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

News briefing on the sector's response during the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector3

YouthLink recognises youth workers

FEATURE 20 March 2014 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

The annual YouthLink Youth Worker Awards recognised how young people's lives are being turned around by dedicated individuals and groups.

https://tfn.scot/features/investing-in-the-future

Human rights and Hob Nobs: what motivates Amnesty’s Kate Nevens

FEATURE 25 October 2017 by TFN

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What motivates Amnesty's Kate Nevens?

https://tfn.scot/features/human-rights-and-hob-nobs-what-motivates-amnestys-kate-nevens

In the eye of the storm: three months on from Typhoon Haiyan

FEATURE 17 February 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Environment & International

On the 7,500-mile journey from London to the Philippines Rose Caldwell, the executive director of Concern Worldwide UK finally found time to relax.

https://tfn.scot/features/in-the-eye-of-the-storm-three-months-on-from-typhoon-haiyan

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