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Whistleblower says chief executive allowed staff member to resign

Cancer Research UK and the Brain Tumour Charity have backed scientists to develop new groundbreaking treatments

Three Scottish companies have posted amongst the best in the UK for raising funds during Will Aid

Charity says they were providing office space and admin support – not mounting a legal challenge

Caring Soles, operated by the Eric Liddell Centre, faced an uncertain future after being knocked back for funding last year

Entrepreneurs in Scotland are being given the chance to expand into African markets

Petition is in reaction to Scottish Government

Nil by Mouth has called for a report which details the extent of incidents which have taken place at football

Mermaids has said some service users could be identified by the emails in question, but denied intimate details were leaked

Drake Music Scotland is named Charity of the Year, with a record amount of votes polled for the People’s Choice

A special event was held for former members of the Armed Forces to ensure they are supported within the community

Sir Stuart Etherington steps down after 25 years

They urge the fund managers to divest from companies creating climate change

The latest graduates from the Good Ideas Marketplace initiative have been revealed

CHAS is asking for donations to help provide support to parents who face losing a child

The pace of digital change within the charity sector is slow, an annual report on digital skills has shown

A study by See Me has shown young Scots are concerned what consequences speaking about their mental health will have

Folk supergroup The Walnuts will play a concert in Edinburgh this weekend to raise funds for the Eric Liddell Centre

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has launched a new initiative in one of Glasgow’s most deprived areas

Comic Relief’s Curtis has said it will no longer use “white saviour” celebrities in its fundraising campaigns

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List has been revealed, with several third sector representatives recognised

Despite legal challenges, the company goes ahead with hated eviction of desperate asylum seekers

Smalls for All had to make a move to its new premises faster than planned after the incident this week

Campaigners have travelled to Holyrood to highlight the importance of reducing the use of plastics in Scotland

Scathing report warns: this can’t happen again anywhere in the sector

A report has revealed the severe impacts bullying can have on charity sector workers

A case over comments Andy Wightman MSP made about Wildcat Haven Enterprises is set to go to court later this

Extensive research proves Scottish generosity is leading the UK

No reason the speed limit can’t be extended they say

Report reveals extent internet has on children

Cyrenians could create food stores across Edinburgh as it continues work to support those facing food poverty

The SURF Awards highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of community projects

Children suffer more than adults when family members go to prison

Walkers hit the streets of Edinburgh in the wee hours for a cancer charity’s annual event

A charity is urging Scots to speak up if they fall victim to fraudsters

Being an unpaid carer isolates individuals sometimes for weeks

BP warns their actions endanger safety

Environment Link has welcomed the launch of a public consultation on proposals to create more marine protected areas (MPAs) in

A new reuse business has been launched by two Glasgow based social enterprises

Young people’s charity decides to go it alone

Fire, police and ambulance services have said they will ensure a dementia friendly-service is delivered when attending emergencies

More than 1000 young people involved in The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) will celebrate their achievements

Shelter Scotland and CrossReach have been recognised for their commitment to supporting vulnerable people

Clare Haughey MSP visited the Camphill Corbenic Community this week

Volunteer Scotland and the Open University have teamed up to give volunteers the chance to expand their skills

Charity Commission finds only scant evidence of charitable activity

Walk the Walk is looking for volunteers to help host its annual fundraising event this weekend

Almost three quarters of people believe that TV adverts for unhealthy food should not be shown until after 9pm

Funding of £2.2 million will be used to help raise awareness of an ageing workforce and support businesses to be

Natalie McGarry gets 18 months

Organisation is commencing the search for a new head

Since the 1 June 1959, every single call that has been made to the Samaritans has been answered by a

Draconian action taken as no solution could be found

Urgent call on Scottish Government to resolve EU funding crisis

They demand radically more ambitious targets to halt climate change

Cash will help with school-related expenses

Most age groups are curtailing alcohol except over 50s

Thousands of charities and voluntary organisations across Scotland are holding events celebrating volunteering

Employment remains one of the biggest hurdles facing the young

Impact of sector marked in unique publication

One of the UK’s biggest charitable trusts has a new chief executive

A majority of housing association tenants have had to disconnect power or turn off heating because they can’t afford it

Referrals to a school uniform bank have doubled – showing the continuing effects austerity is having on families

​HMRC nails fraudster after Gift Aid scam

It the Kiltwalk now Scotland’s favourite mass participation event?

Businesses which encourage staff to donate to charity and volunteer their time see a boost in employee morale

Familiar figure takes over the reigns