Third Sector Research Forum

A community of practice for people who do, commission or have an interest in third sector research in Scotland.

Get in touch! Facilitated by @EvalSupScot

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Find us on LinkedIn for research news, updates, & event information! ➡️ https://t.co/5SF3Bv8FNR

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Back in June we jointly hosted the research symposium ‘Perspectives on Scotland’s third sector impact’ with the @VSSN_UK.

For an overview of the event - and some key takeaways – find the event blog here ➡️ https://t.co/hSvhGBfFlG

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Our next Members Chat is coming up!

🗓️ 23/09/2025
🕚 11:00-12:00
🖥️ Online

This Members Chat is focused on TSRF sub-group ‘Scottish Network for Volunteering Research’.

Not already a TSRF member? Sign-up to the forum to join the discussion➡️https://t.co/1UgJKUojhP

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Webinar dates:
· 05/08/25, 2-3pm
· 06/08/25, 2-3pm

Get involved ➡️https://t.co/sBNaDWdJ0a

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📣 Social Care Research Ethics Survey

Staff working particularly within local authorities, HSCPs & third sector are invited to sign up and learn more about how they can contribute to a Scotland-wide survey of social care research ethics. 🔍

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📣To share your views about working & volunteering in the voluntary sector, complete @scvotweet's survey:
➡️🔗https://t.co/Z30qytjjPD

The findings will help explore how employers might improve working environments and strengthen routes into voluntary sector careers. 💡

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They are running a global survey to capture thoughts from across the world on volunteering.

Interested in getting involved? Complete the survey here ➡️ https://t.co/fnRNaYsEmV

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The UN has declared 2026 to be the International Volunteering Year!

@IAVE is developing a 'Call to Action' to sit alongside International Volunteering Year to encourage decision-makers to make a positive enabling environment for volunteering.

[YouthLink Scotland @YouthLinkScot]

📢 Join us for the launch of the YouthVIP Research Report!

Explore what young people across Scotland think about volunteering, the benefits and barriers they face, and how organisations can make volunteering more inclusive and meaningful.

Sign up ➡️ https://t.co/i9OCPTxCM1

[The Poverty Alliance @PovertyAlliance]

Weekend reading!
A just and compassionate #Scotland is one that supports the well-being of its older people. Read the guest blog from @independentage, introducing their exciting new #OlderScotlandIndex25.
https://t.co/VH3x82ftzc

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TSRF members can sign-up using the link found in our latest newsletter or in the TSRF slack channel.

Not already a TSRF member?

Sign-up to the forum to join the discussion! ➡️ https://t.co/1UgJKUojhP

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🚨 Reminder: Our next Members Chat is coming up! 🚨

🗓️ 24/06/2025
🕚 11:00-12:00
🖥️ Online

This Members Chat is focused on TSRF sub-group ‘Scottish Network for Volunteering Research’.

At this chat #YouthVIP will present their new research on youth volunteering.

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Reminder: Thursday's Members Chat will introduce this research.

🗓️30/04/25
🕚11- 12

Not already a TSRF member? Sign-up to the forum to join the discussion!

➡️🔗https://t.co/1UgJKUojhP

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Call for participants 📣

An invitation to take part in a study exploring the value and valuing of research co-production in Scotland. 📝

Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/F2mY0z4IA4

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🔔Upcoming event: UK Census User Conference 2025

From data to decisions: The role of the 2021 Census in shaping research agendas.

🗓️12th – 13th of June
📍Central Manchester and online
✅ Free
⬜Organiser: @UKDataService

More info ➡️https://t.co/x94SXWRFpw

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🔔 Upcoming Event: Creative Methods in Youth Research: The Politics of Making and Sharing

🗓️22/05/25, 2 - 4
🛜Online

This event will explore the role of creative methodologies in youth studies research.

Find more information, and sign-up here ➡️https://t.co/dPEket3Cb8

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Call for participants 📣

An invitation to take part in a study exploring the value and valuing of research co-production in Scotland. 📝

Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/F2mY0z4IA4

[Third Sector Research Forum @TSRFScot]

Survey data drop-in 💡

🗓️ 03/04/25, 12:00 -13:00

This free online drop-in, organised by the @UKDataService, is for anyone working - or thinking of working - with secondary survey data who is looking for help & advice with their project or research.

🔗https://t.co/J8aOPtR1Ia

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Have you been involved with the work of the Scottish Parliament before?

What has your experience been like?

Complete this short survey to help the Scottish Parliament shape how they engage with people in Scotland in the future. 📝⬇️

https://t.co/NfyGJhCKf6

[The Poverty Alliance @PovertyAlliance]

Today we launched an exciting new toolkit to support workers and businesses in Scotland’s #hospitality sector, with @servingfuture. https://t.co/omS27uRdX2

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Secure your place now! ➡️ https://t.co/0hwmBqHdPy

#ThirdSector #CommunityOfPractice

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🚨 Save the date! 🚨

This day event will cast a critical eye over the many facets of impact that relate to the Third Sector in Scotland. The full event programme will be shared soon.

- Cost: Free
- Date: 11/06/25
- Time: 09:30 – 16:00
- Location: University of Glasgow