TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month, Ewan Aitken of Cyrenians on Jock Tamson's bairns: "It’s an expression of solidarity, not just with our neighbour but the stranger and even those whom we see as our enemy" Read it all at buff.ly/5ZSAqnY @cyrenians.bsky.social

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.

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

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. Full story:

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 buff.ly/0nBetsd #TaxJustice @socialenterprise.scot @duncanthorp.bsky.social

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. buff.ly/NHkuRBW @volunteerscotland.bsky.social

A new drive to get people connected Gillian Fyfe of Citizens Advice Scotland looks at how social tariffs can help people get online buff.ly/LnoudeR #DigitalInclusion #SocialTariffs @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social

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 buff.ly/rIodCyi #FuelPoverty @kingdomhousing.bsky.social

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Derek Mitchell of Citizens Advice Scotland looks beyond the urban: 'Addressing the problems people face in remote and rural Scotland' buff.ly/68kItRj @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social #RuralScotland

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

"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 buff.ly/kxHk1lw #WomensHealth

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

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

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

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.

Playing the moments game: David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on looking past the pieces and seeing the whole picture. buff.ly/gWhpWQL @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social

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

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

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 @engenderscot.bsky.social

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.

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector In this month's packed magazine, we report on Scottish Government failings on #DigitalInclusion, with a fascinating case-study from Red Chair Highland. Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/ntybgci

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector Weaving a community: a tapestry of belonging, creativity and love – the inspiring story of how The Action Group literally stitched together community cohesion. Available to read, share & enjoy here: buff.ly/ntybgci @theactiongroup.bsky.social

Scotland to lead way with groundbreaking homelessness pilot.

Hundreds of jobs at risk at children’s charity. The NSPCC are consulting on a move that would shrink its workforce. Full story:

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector On the opinion pages this month, Ewan Aitken of Cyrenians pays tribute to a much-loved colleague and finds hope in the power of human relationships. Available for all to read and share here: buff.ly/ntybgci @cyrenians.bsky.social

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector On the opinion pages this month, chief officer of @alliancescot.bsky.social Sara Redmond on listening: “real change happens when we act on what we hear.” Available for all to read and share here:

New report shows how people who self-harm are being supported in Scotland: Tina Koenig on Self-Harm Network Scotland’s latest Impact Report. buff.ly/nkx0N6u @shnscotland.bsky.social

Shared Parenting Scotland's thoughts on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September): Children have a right to both parents - alive buff.ly/LBmmttc @sharedparentsco.bsky.social #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Kyle Scott of Citizens Advice Scotland on fighting for digital inclusion: Tackling digital exclusion one person at a time buff.ly/9Df8VQb @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social

UK Government expresses concern at continued attacks on aid workers.

The Wood Foundation, a venture philanthropic organisation focused on empowering communities, advancing education and fostering enterprise in Scotland, has appointed Sarah Chew as CEO. tfn.scot/news/aberdee...

New project will help 1,200 people get online and become more independent

A 2024 census of Social Enterprises in Scotland has revealed the lasting impact the organisations have had in the past decade.

How social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland: Mark Bickford of Social and Sustainable Capital on a sustainable alternative to traditional social housing models buff.ly/EanOiME #SocialInvestment

Imagination, fresh thinking and a new Holyrood agenda: Duncan Thorp on Social Enterprise Scotland’s manifesto for the upcoming Holyrood election. buff.ly/ePCCto7 @SocEntScot #ScottishElections @duncanthorp.bsky.social @socialenterprise.scot

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day Read Aidan Kane of Right There on taking action on overdose and beginning recovery buff.ly/XN01vOj #IOAD2025

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day Read Aidan Kane of Right There on taking action on overdose and beginning recovery buff.ly/XN01vOj #IOAD2025

Kelly Donaldson of Creative Lives on the art of looking after volunteers: volunteers are often the lifeblood of creative groups, but if you don’t take care of them even the most devoted will head for the door buff.ly/XPYMPCb #volunteers #volunteering @creativelivescl.bsky.social

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month, the inspiring story of a group of friends who cycled #LandsEndtoJohnOGroats to raise funds for cancer charities: “Every mile in the rain was an act of defiance” Read it here: buff.ly/wzU1w3m #fundraising

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector Essential reading this month’s: with data breaches in the news of late, Melissa Hall of Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP gives the low down on data governance Available to read share here: buff.ly/wzU1w3m #DataGovernance

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month @walkthewalk.bsky.social Founder and Chief Executive Nina Barough CBE reflects on the legacy of #TheMoonWalk and looks to the future ahead of its final Edinburgh event. Read it all here: buff.ly/wzU1w3m

David Hilferty of Citizens Advice Scotland on an inspiring project being run by West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau: Here’s how to challenge negative perceptions of people in poverty: buff.ly/GMuc3wp @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social @wdcab.bsky.social

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month we take a deep dive into the incredible #CommunityActivism happening in #Castlemilk – taking their fight from the suburbs of #Glasgow to the #UnitedNations. Read it all here: buff.ly/wzU1w3m

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector Ten years after the closure of beloved #Edinburgh #SocialEnterprise The Engine Shed, former chief executive Marian MacDonald tells its story. Available for all to read share here: buff.ly/wzU1w3m