Charity hopes for festive funding boost
People Know How is hoping to double supporters’ Christmas donations by taking part in a match funding campaign
Read moreFaith leaders back Big Sleep Out
All faiths back the initiative
Read moreTinsel town brings magic to hospices
A Christmas village collector of 20 years has donated his entire collection, worth £10,000, to a children’s charity
Read moreBrave Heather praises charity partnership
ScottishPower has raised over £25 million for Cancer Research UK through a variety of initiatives
Read moreNew chair for CLIC Sargent board
Sir David Haslam will take up the role in January.
Read moreRNIB takes candidates on “blindfold walk”
Sight loss charity appeals to potential MPs to recognise the value of accessible streets.
Read moreMarine charity opens new learning hub
The Scottish Seabird Centre completes refurbishment of “inspiring” facility.
Read moreEdinburgh to light up for hospices
A host of iconic landmarks across the capital are set to light up blue and white in support of Light
Read morePersonalised JustGiving pages “raise three times more”
Researchers uncover secrets to successful fundraising on the online platform.
Read moreScots child homelessness is “badge of shame”
Figures show country is failing children
Read moreSort low income poverty demands Citizens Advice
Rights group urges next government to prioritise low income families
Read moreWho volunteers as a family?
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Read moreSFHA calls on politicians to fix benefits and fight climate change
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations has released “three key asks” ahead of election day.
Read moreAmazon shoppers urged to help homeless people
Charity’s Amazon wishlist makes it easy to buy sleeping bags and clothes for those sleeping rough.
Read moreFilms to raise awareness this Giving Tuesday
Charities will release a short film every working hour during the day.
Read moreProject aims to break cycle of disadvantage
Venture Trust and Cycling Scotland are working in tandem to help disadvantaged young people through the power of bicycles
Read moreThieves target Tom Weir statue
Donation posts at the statue were broken into over the weekend.
Read moreScots urged to thank their neighbours
The Big Lunch has launched a new campaign, #ThereForMe, encouraging everyone to thank the neighbours and people who support them
Read moreIconic venues go green for charity
Show of support for leading children’s charity
Read moreWWF launches subscription service
Amazing Planet provides fun facts and features about the natural world, combining products with immersive digital content
Read moreHelp provide support for vulnerable families this Christmas
One Parent Families Scotland is appealing to the people of Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Dundee to spread some Christmas cheer this
Read moreCup final to benefit children’s hospital
Charity collections will be held at the game between Celtic and Rangers this weekend.
Read moreFinland “holds the key” to tackling youth offending
Youth charity sees benefits of mediation during visit to Nordic nation.
Read moreDementia centre appeal launched
Eric Liddell’s day care service supports up to 70 people living with a diagnosis of dementia every week
Read moreCelebrities thank People’s Postcode Lottery as £500m milestone reached
Charity ambassadors including David Attenborough and Emma Thompson celebrate major achievement.
Read moreScotland urges world leaders to wake up to climate change
Scots-based coaliton takes message to governments
Read moreOptimism amidst uncertainty for Welsh charities in 2020
The report shines a light on the attitudes and concerns of the ambitious and stretched people at the helm of
Read moreNICVA Member Visit – Dementia NI
On 21 November staff member Susan Coffey met with Fionnuala Savage, Income Generation Manager at the Dementia NI, at their head office
Read moreGeneral election 2019 – guidance on lobbying for charities
The 2019 United Kingdom general election is scheduled to be held on 12 December 2019. Given the current political context
Read moreRevealed: what the public really thinks of charity chief executives
Public trust in charity chief executives has fallen, according to new polling
Read moreFate of precious wildlife site is in the Scottish Government’s hands
Scottish Government has the power to save globally important wildlife site
Read moreRangers celebrate partnership with LGBT inclusion charity
Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara joined pupils to celebrate the launch of a new partnership between the club’s charity foundation and
Read moreCharity Policy Round-Up: November 2019
This month has understandably been dominated by the calling of the general election on 12 December. NCVO has published its
Read moreCharity study shows how towns can regenerate
Positive case studies show how struggling towns can transform their fortunes
Read moreChwarae Teg Agile Nation 2 programme
This has been established as women continue to be underrepresented at a managerial level in these sectors. The programme has
Read moreEvents, collaborations and ratios – and, of course, the election
I’ve been in post for about a couple of months now and I wanted to share some of the conversations I‘m
Read moreBrexit not a priority for parents of disabled children
Poll suggests two million votes could be up for grabs this election.
Read moreCharity lists 10 tips to avoid Christmas debt
Citizens Advice Scotland has published a guide on how to avoid Christmas on credit.
Read moreBlind voters struggle to cast ballots in secret
RNIB Scotland calls for voting reforms as it launches its manifesto.
Read moreCharities urged to grab a share of Kiltwalk cash
Charities get a 40% top-up from Sir Tom Hunter
Read moreTwo-year-old girl launches cancer awards scheme
Amelia Topa is in remission from leukaemia after a stem cell transplant.
Read moreSocial enterprise donates 1000 gifts to local children
Total Homes has distributed the presents to community organisations and housing associations.
Read moreSustainability award for Fife housing association
Kingdom Housing Association has won a coveted Green Apple Award.
Read moreHelp in applying for the EU Settlement Scheme
Wales is home to thousands of EU citizens who enrich our communities and contribute to our public services and economic
Read moreDrivers support sustainable travel, poll finds
Sustrans Scotland research shows people are willing to change their travel habits.
Read moreStudents to perform autism-friendly Jungle Book panto
Special one-off performance
Read morePaws for Thought, urges homelessness charity
Simon Community Scotland issues guidance around pets for housing providers.
Read moreNew director for leading Scots charity announced
Charity boosts its senior management team
Read moreWaiting times targets missed for 15,500 patients
Cancer Research UK calls for workforce plan to ensure quick diagnosis.
Read moreScots children at risk by unlawful block on disability equipment
Blanket bans are being used as an excuse not to supply vital equipment
Read moreNew series of cyber security sessions funded by The Halifax Foundation
A big thank you to The Halifax Foundation who have funded our new cyber security workshops. NICVA has teamed up with
Read moreFunding round up: November 2019
NCVO’s manifesto for the next government NCVO has published its manifesto for the next government titled A bigger role in
Read moreSFHA joins domestic abuse campaign
Scottish Federation of Housing Associations pledges to support residents and staff.
Read moreMisogyny should be standalone offence, say charities
Scottish Government urged to challenge “epidemic” of harassment and abuse.
Read moreActive lives project for care homes wins award
Benefits of the Care About Walking scheme recognised by sportscotland.
Read moreGreenpeace ad exposes turkey’s “dirty little secret”
Creative advert has a deeper message
Read moreHelp at hand for veterans with sensory impairment
Poppyscotland is holding an open day at its welfare centre in Inverness.
Read morePrince Andrew steps back from charity patronages
Move follows disastrous interview about duke’s association with Jeffery Epstein
Read moreNew recruiment drive for care sector
Scheme will attract new blood into the sector
Read moreCharitable foundation seeks more applications from Wales
The Garfield Weston Foundation launched the Weston Charity Awards in Wales two years ago and wants more Welsh charities to
Read moreBarnardo’s warns of Christmas misery for children in poverty
Charity launches Kidsmas campaign to help vulnerable children this festive season.
Read moreScotland’s Fair Trade champions named
The 2019 Scottish Fair Trade Awards took place in Edinburgh earlier this week
Read moreCharity praises attitudes towards disabled people
Perceptions towards disabled people have come a long way charity says
Read moreAvoid payday loans this Christmas
A new campaign has been launched to inform Scots of their rights if borrowing from a payday loan company this
Read moreSex scandal-linked royal resigns from charity
Under-fire royal Prince Andrew has cut ties with a children and young people’s charity
Read moreSector staff excel in use of social media
Several members of staff from Scottish voluntary organisations have been recognised at the Social CEOs
Read moreCharity backs fox hunting pledge
The League Against Cruel Sports Scotland has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s commitment to tightening legislation
Read moreNew Right to Food film unveiled
The Scottish Human Rights Commission and Nourish Scotland have launched a new film to highlight what the Right to Food
Read moreYoung volunteers and social action: The task for universities, the voluntary sector and communities
Emily Lau, winner of the New Researchers Prize at this year’s Voluntary Sector and Volunteering Research Conference, is a lecturer
Read moreCharity’s staff balloted on strike action
Cuts to conditions and salary are being contested
Read moreGeneral election 2019: third sector news, views and analysis
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Read moreHuge donation could save city charity from the brink
Nearly £100,000 has been raised
Read moreImpact round-up: November 2019
Welcome to our November impact round-up. Each month at NCVO Charities Evaluation Services we summarise the latest news in impact and evaluation
Read moreRapper Loki celebrates 80 years of Citizens Advice
The musician and campaigner speaks to CAB staff and clients in a new film.
Read moreHighland charity marks raising £5.3m for good causes
Highland Cross has been fundraising for 37 years.
Read moreAction needed to curb drink-related illness
NHS figures reveal problem drinking has merely stagnated, not improved
Read moreUK’s social investment market now worth £3.5bn
Industry leader says value of social investments is growing by 30% every year.
Read morePoliticians “must ensure no care leaver lives in poverty”
Staf calls for wage and benefits reforms amid general election campaign.
Read more#MoreToHealth – VODG supports collective statement demanding a better debate on health
Together with more than 60 other charities, VODG has signed a collective statement calling on the next government to work
Read moreSocial care must be top of domestic policy agenda – VODG backs cross-sector letter to next government
VODG today joined 14 other organisations to call on the newly elected government to “grasp the nettle” and prioritise adult
Read moreThe power of reporting by film: Three things to think about
Vita Terry (IVAR Senior Researcher) reflects on using film to document the process and progress of an intergenerational dance project
Read moreCharity could cut links as anger grows over Prince Andrew sex allegations
Under-fire royal Prince Andrew looks set to be ditched by a charity that works with young people
Read moreHousing associations ‘an untapped resource” in care delivery
Report suggests associations could play key part in supporting residents.
Read moreHomeless shelter will not open early
Charities called for winter shelter to open doors following death of rough sleeper in Glasgow.
Read moreDrive to ensure rural EU workers remain in Scotland
The Scottish Government has pledged to work with rural charities and other employers to ensure EU citizens feel valued
Read morePoverty must be the key issue of the general election
Poverty must be put at the heart of the UK general election battle, charity campaigners have said
Read moreYoungsters pledge to take on climate change
The #IWill4Nature campaign has called on Scottish councils to ensure that young people play a meaningful role in tackling the
Read moreCharities team up for child mental health programme
Pilot scheme aims to improve the wellbeing of schoolchildren in Edinburgh.
Read moreNew zero waste mobile shop set to be created
A social enterprise is crowdfunding as it aims to expand plastic free shopping across the west of Scotland
Read moreNew era for Fife Gingerbread
The charity had been fighting for its future but is now planning to develop after securing a new home and
Read moreStorytelling can benefit children
The power of storytelling is being highlighted to mark the start of Adoption Week Scotland 2019
Read moreChild prostitution charity wins Mother Teresa award
Free a Girl has helped 4,500 young women escape from forced sex work in India.
Read morePublic toilet closures leading to social isolation
Elderly people are disproportionately affected by the cuts, Age Scotland says.
Read moreCharity trustee admits murdering fellow board member
Jonathan Christopher Stasiuk has been jailed for more than 24 years for the murder of Gerard White
Read moreCharity launches Christmas appeal for Scotland’s children
Aberlour calls for “lifesaving” donations ahead of festive period.
Read moreYoung cancer survivors star in festive campaign
The CLIC Sargent appeal shows the harsh reality faced by children with cancer over the festive period.
Read moreRoad safety charity says: leave car at home
The plea coincides with road safety week
Read moreRestoring peatland can help reduce carbon emissions
A single wildfire doubled Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, showing the importance of Scotland’s natural habitat
Read moreWinners celebrated at Welsh Charity Awards
Nominees of all ten categories travelled the length and breadth of Wales to be at the ceremony, where they were
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