BUSINESS SUPPORT 4 COMMUNITIES

Leonard Cheshire’s Can Do programme has been awarded £55,000 from the Young Start Fund.

Citizens Advice Scotland calls on lenders to do more to support homeowners.

Food Train Connects has been launched in response to thousands of older Scots needing support during the coronavirus pandemic

But it’s of the furry kind

Charities in Perth and Kinross are invited to apply for additional financial support.

Warning from Obesity Action Scotland after survey reveals rise in unhealthy eating.

Campaigners call for Circular Economy Bill to be reinstated as soon as possible.

Campigners want new normal to be greener and fairer

Emma Walker has been announced as the new director of Camphill Scotland, as the organisation marks its 80th birthday

Virtual challenges raise vital funds for Held In Our Hearts.

Suitable housing is a growing problem for elderly Scots

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland says third sector organisations need long-term funding to help the NHS avoid a permanent state

Rounding up the third sector’s response #NeverMoreNeeded

This year’s celebrations take place at a time when the contributions of volunteers have never been more needed

Charities are desperate to regain face-to-face contact with clients and supporters

Enjoy some TFN back issues!

Climate justice and the Covid recovery go hand in hand, says civil society

The popular event will take place next weekend, with participants invited to grab a plate and give someone a call

More than 450 online sessions will be offered to those stuck in isolation due to the condition

Postponed due to the pandemic but city will still host talks next year

Global civil society has a vital role to play in reconstructing the world, post Covid-19, says Civicus

Kibble is offering lockdown support to staff at St Mirren, and said it hopes to expand the service

Edinburgh Mask Makers have produced 4,000 masks for use by key workers – and are looking for more partners

Huge amount of donated goods await but volunteer numbers will be down

A total of 282 organisations in Scotland will benefit from the latest round of funding.

Social Good Connect links employees to relevant volunteering opportunities.

The Scottish Huntington’s Association will launch the service in June.

The charity has said the coronavirus presents a serious of challenges for it to help people remain safe on beaches

The S-Mart Grocery Pack is available to anyone in the area struggling to make ends meet.

A further £20m has been made available to boost cycling and walking opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic

MCR Pathways will provide 300 computers and internet access to those most in need.

Mairi Martin will join Mencap next month, leaving her role at social care charity Cornerstone

Brainchild of Scots entrepeneur

Second bid is being opposed by conservation group

A third of families being supported by Includem cannot afford monthly broadband fees.

The Hollywood star is backing the charity’s Big Girly Quiz.

Playlist for Life is encouraging families to send music players to their loved ones.

A fundraising football team is set to stay fit during lockdown while raising vital funds to fight the coronavirus in

Phoenix Group announces donations to Cyrenians, Social Bite and the Trussell Trust.

Duncan Dunlop will leave Who Cares? Scotland in August, having been at the forefront of the fight to secure rights

A Scottish scout has been helping women in Namibia who face period poverty

Six in ten of us are walking more than we did before the coronavirus pandemic.

The charity has lined up a host of special guests for the fundraising event.

Measures will include quarantine of donated goods

How the sector is responding to the crisis

The campaign for inclusive communication is moving forward after being backed in the Scottish Parliament

Organisations argue homelessness can be solved if enough resources are committed

Lockdown has meant 15,000 eggs are left

More than 300 organisations across the country are delivering vital support to help communities cope with the pandemic

Cancer Research UK has said it can’t take donations for its shops yet, but will need them in the future

Unwanted goods sold and given to charity

Health and social care workers from abroad will not have to pay to use the NHS, however care organisations have

Local authorities must use cash to help those in most need

Barnardo’s Scotland and Action for Children have been supporting the most vulnerable during lockdown, but need funding to continue

NHS charities are set to benefit from hundreds of thousands of pounds for PPE donations made earlier this year

Lauren Semple details the issues that Covid-19 presents for charities like hers

Sees it handing out equivalent of 2m meals during lockdown

The UK insurance and long-term savings industry has launched a new fund to help support some of the people hardest

Projects across the UK are set to benefit from the 100-year-old’s viral challenge

Rounding up the response to the pandemic by the third sector #NeverMoreNeeded

Prince William surprised three Scottish charities who have been supporting communities through coronavirus

This year’s Capital Sci-Fi Con raised tens of thousands of pounds, as fundraising for CHAS hit a new milestone

RSABI has warned that the lockdown could increase anxiety and loneliness.

A new animated film has been created to help young women who are experiencing abuse during lockdown

Charities working to support elderly people during lockdown are invited to apply.

The 100-year-old has raised a staggering £32m for NHS charities

A quarter of girls aged 11-14 said the lockdown was affecting their mental health.

Housing Rights in Practice, a four-year project, aimed to identify the housing issues that most affected the community in Leith