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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

Charity creates choir in memory of tragic singer

7th December 2023 admin

Choir works to improve mental health

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SCVO 

Draconian action urged by health charity to stop vaping “epidemic”

7th December 2023 admin

Children are being enticed to vape

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Regulator proposes to increase fundraising levy by 50%

7th December 2023 admin

First time in seven years an increase has been tabled

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Families And Young People Funding And Finance SCVO 

Big Give gives big

7th December 2023 admin

Record amount raised

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Invaluable data resource launches to help charities target legacy giving

7th December 2023 admin

Free for all to use

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Families And Young People Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Kids face cutbacks on clothes and hobbies due to soaring bills, research finds

7th December 2023 admin

An estimated 235,219 people had cut back on hobbies and leisure activities for their children in the past year. 

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Scottish anti-poverty charities back tax calls ahead of Scottish Budget

7th December 2023 admin

A new STUC report outlines how the Scottish Government could raise up to £3.7billion more per year from progressive tax

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Philanthropy impact 

Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs share advice for charities engaging in public debate

7th December 2023 admin

News (UK) 6 December 2023       A general election is on the horizon and we understand that many

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WCVA 

Volunteering Wales connects volunteers and organisations

6th December 2023 admin

The re-launched Volunteering Wales platform is a simple, effective and completely free way for organisations and volunteers to find each

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Environment And International Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Scottish climate event to join COP28 Global Day of Action 

6th December 2023 admin

The Edinburgh event will bring together the voices of thousands of people united for action.

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Culture And Leisure Management SCVO 

New chair appointed to board of Scots theatre

6th December 2023 admin

She succeeds Shereen Nanjiani MBE, who served as chair for ten years.

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Culture And Leisure Environment And International Management SCVO 

Charities and campaigners unite to fight ongoing closure of 200-year-old path

6th December 2023 admin

HES shut the iconic 200-year-old path in September 2018 due to concerns about rockfall.

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SCVO 

Edinburgh charity wins gong for employee satisfaction

6th December 2023 admin

Boost for cancer research group

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Environment And International Funding And Finance SCVO 

Scottish-based NGOs share climate impact funding

6th December 2023 admin

Projects focus on drought and flooding

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Environment And International Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

UK workers want employers to play active role during disasters

6th December 2023 admin

The National Emergencies Trust and Business in the Community’s research shows overwhelming support.

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Final plea to First Minister over Rape Crisis centres

6th December 2023 admin

Up to 30 jobs could be under threat amid funding cuts

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Environment And International SCVO 

Peatland in danger over windfarm extension in area of natural beauty

6th December 2023 admin

Development is in the heart of the Monadhliath Mountains

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WCVA 

Health Minister & sector discuss ‘multi-annual’ funding for organisations

5th December 2023 admin

The Minister for Health and Social Services has asked officials to work with the voluntary sector to look at how

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Culture And Leisure Management SCVO 

Former US marine takes over Edinburgh Tattoo

5th December 2023 admin

He replaces Major General Buster Howes, who stood down in August

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Families And Young People SCVO 

Young women lead campaign against gender-based violence

5th December 2023 admin

Bold Girls Ken aims to educate young people about consent in relationships

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Philanthropy impact 

INCREASING THE FLOW OF CAPITAL FOR GOOD – INVESTING AND GIVING

5th December 2023 admin

Recent research highlights that many people are sceptical about how high-net-worth givers and impact investors distribute their wealth and what

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Environment And International SCVO 

Country in midst of litter emergency

2nd December 2023 admin

Reports confirm extent of Scotland’s litter crisis

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Health And Social Care SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Collective urges folk to donate old or unused Christmas trees and decorations for the needy

2nd December 2023 admin

Cost of living crisis means many will endure a sparse festive season

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Environment And International Funding And Finance Management Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Scottish woodland charity criticised for “greenwashing” partnership with BP

2nd December 2023 admin

The partnership has described as “deeply problematic”

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Charity to overhaul trustees in diversity transition

2nd December 2023 admin

The Tudor Trust is currently closed for applications, having “set aside time to re-think how the trust operates in future”

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Work of Samaritans commended at charity’s 70th anniversary celebration

1st December 2023 admin

The reception marked the charity’s 70th anniversary at the Scottish Parliament.

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Culture And Leisure Families And Young People Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Minister visits charity’s Govanhill centre

1st December 2023 admin

The minister was given a tour of the centre and had the opportunity to watch some of the music lessons.

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SCVO 

Scottish Government urged to deliver “more than warm words” for third sector

1st December 2023 admin

Labour MSP Paul O’Kane made the call in Holyrood.

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Management Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Shelter Scotland welcomes Glasgow’s housing emergency declaration   

1st December 2023 admin

“The declaration of a housing emergency must be just the beginning of a journey.”

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

Scottish mental health charity announce new chair

1st December 2023 admin

Shona Littlejohn will take the role having joined the SAMH board of trustees in 2019.

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Environment And International SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Cop28: Scotland must show leadership on the climate crisis

1st December 2023 admin

“With talks being hosted by one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, many are very doubtful we will

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Management SCVO 

Regulator freezes assets of church charity over governance concerns

1st December 2023 admin

No accounts have been filed since 2017

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SCVO 

Fifty-five not out as leading organisation celebrates decades of achievements

1st December 2023 admin

Charity goes from strength to strength

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Hollywood star visits Scottish charity projects

1st December 2023 admin

Isla Fisher was in Lanarkshire to ensure children get the bright future they deserve

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

TV campaign to air in bid to raise awareness of devastating illness

1st December 2023 admin

Advert will run for four weeks on STV

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Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

EHRC facing Special Review after charity concerns

30th November 2023 admin

The UK’s human rights watchdog is under Special Review after LGBTQ+ charities raised concerns. 

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Environment And International SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Now we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice

30th November 2023 admin

People in Scotland will add their voices to those around the world demanding urgent change

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Regulators urge public to take care when donating to charity 

29th November 2023 admin

There were 501 charity fraud crime reports last year

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Rape Crisis centres face loss of life-saving services as funding cut looms

29th November 2023 admin

Many jobs could be lost in the process

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

Community Integrated Care chair to step down

29th November 2023 admin

Most recently, Libby has led the recruitment and appointment of the charity’s CEO, Jim Kane. 

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Families And Young People SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Scottish child payment must rise to £30 warns civil society

29th November 2023 admin

First minister must deliver on his leadership campaign commitment

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Environment And International Management SCVO 

Chair resigned after £1.5 billion charity backed petition calling for Gaza ceasfire

29th November 2023 admin

Interim chair has been appointed

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Families And Young People Funding And Finance Health And Social Care SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Debt charity warns those relying on credit will struggle to afford Christmas

29th November 2023 admin

Inflation has slowed but prices remain high

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Third sector worrying more about fraud as costs rise

29th November 2023 admin

Survey reveals CEOs’ concerns

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Culture And Leisure Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Scots language body reported to charity regulator

29th November 2023 admin

The centre has drawn criticism for the “manner in which the charity has responded to individuals raising those issues” of

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Transition bill vote down “devastating” laments Duncan-Glancy

29th November 2023 admin

Disabled people will keep fighting says Labour MSP

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WCVA 

Want to improve your organisation’s energy efficiency?

28th November 2023 admin

The Energy Efficiency Scheme is helping voluntary organisations improve the energy efficiency of their properties by providing advice, finance and

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Environment And International Management SCVO 

Leading charity will strike for half of December following collapse of pay offer

25th November 2023 admin

Union accuses charity of “rank hypocrisy”

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

MND charity announces major milestone

25th November 2023 admin

Millions invested into effective research

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Charity sector hits out at Westminster budget

25th November 2023 admin

Charities had said that the announcement was an opportunity for the Chancellor to extend a lifeline to struggling people and

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Holyrood committee takes on SCVO Fair Funding recommendations

25th November 2023 admin

Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has taken forward a number of calls made by SCVO. 

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Health And Social Care Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Campaigners slam chancellor’s “shamefull sleight of hand” as energy cap increases

24th November 2023 admin

Bills are still 85% higher than before the energy crisis

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care SCVO 

Impressive sum raised at Night In The Museum as generous donors dig deep

24th November 2023 admin

More than 300 attended

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Homeless project aims to prove prevention is better than cure

24th November 2023 admin

Homelessness is not inevitable campaigners say

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care SCVO 

MSPs urged to give disabled children a just transition

24th November 2023 admin

Support is currently “inadequate”

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

Lifeline service axed as council slashes budget

24th November 2023 admin

Less than half previously agreed budget was offered

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Management SCVO 

MSPs to head Holyrood social enterprise group

24th November 2023 admin

Forum brings people together with politicians to discuss key policy issues that affect communities across Scotland

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Environment And International Management SCVO 

Warm words not enough as white paper fails to convince aid charities

23rd November 2023 admin

Financing is the elephant in the room, and UK government fails to address this

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

New Carer Support Payment launches in Scotland

23rd November 2023 admin

It will eventually replace Carers Allowance

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Children in Need first night total plummets

22nd November 2023 admin

Lowest first night total in nine years

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Families And Young People SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Campaigners launch social history project to track young people’s experiences

22nd November 2023 admin

Unique project will establish a historic archive of material

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Environment And International SCVO 

Caithness charity campaign for visitor attraction has site agreed

22nd November 2023 admin

The idea of a replica broch being built in Caithness was first raised in 2012.

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

New director for addiction support service

22nd November 2023 admin

Louise will deliver the charity’s strategy and lead its 15 services across Scotland.

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SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Worried this winter: people struggling with energy bills can get help

22nd November 2023 admin

Over 1.4 million people in Scotland are worried about being able to adequately heat their home this winter

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Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Co-founder of legal charity to leave in 2024

22nd November 2023 admin

Jen Ang has been with JustRight Scotland for seven years. 

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Environment And International Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Charity tells richest Scots to “clean up their acts”

22nd November 2023 admin

The call comes from Oxfam Scotland with the Scottish Budget set to be unveiled on December 19. 

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Charity run by husband of Tory peer to shut down 

21st November 2023 admin

Trustees lodged an application for the charity to be dissolved despite accounts being overdue. 

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Environment And International SCVO 

NGOs demand Sunak condemns Israel’s war in Gaza

21st November 2023 admin

A joint letter implores PM to explicitly condemn Israel

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Environment And International Families And Young People Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Third sector proves worth helping Ukrainian families settle

21st November 2023 admin

Organisations have worked tirelessly to provide a home from home for refugees

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Funding And Finance Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Rape crisis centres publish recommendations for service’s future

21st November 2023 admin

The strategic review, published in June of this year, made several welcome recommendations for the funding of VAWG services. 

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Health And Social Care Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

New house prototype launched by homelessness charity

21st November 2023 admin

Houses will feature in new villages for homeless people

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Families And Young People Funding And Finance SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Appeal launched as vital fund looks set to run out before Christmas

18th November 2023 admin

Charity needs to secure critical donations for its Urgent Assistance Fund

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Health And Social Care SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Charity founder celebrated at university graduation

18th November 2023 admin

Ann established the charity Action Against Stalking in 2014.

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Environment And International SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Scottish charity takes the global hunger message to the steps of Number 10

18th November 2023 admin

Loud and clear message delivered before food summit

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Environment And International Health And Social Care SCVO 

Scottish Government branded ‘woeful’ as it fails to support environmental campaigners

18th November 2023 admin

Targets have slipped and continue to do so

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Environment And International Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Charities hit out at Sunak’s renewed Rwanda bid

18th November 2023 admin

The Supreme Court had ruled in favour of an appeal by charities and campaign groups.

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WCVA 

Leadership bursary winner announced

17th November 2023 admin

Each year the Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary grants £2,500 to a leader in the voluntary sector in Wales, find out

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SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Equality action plan applauded

17th November 2023 admin

LGBTI organisations praise new government action plan

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Culture And Leisure Environment And International Families And Young People Funding And Finance Health And Social Care Management Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

TFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!

17th November 2023 admin

New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign

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Environment And International Health And Social Care Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Charities hail victory for refugees as government loses Rwanda case

17th November 2023 admin

The country’s highest court ruled the plan unlawful following an appeal led by charities. 

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Management SCVO 

UK regulators join to demand better service from banks

17th November 2023 admin

Charities are treated differently from private and business customers

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

Key lead appointment made at Action for Children

16th November 2023 admin

Priorities will include working with third sector partners and local authorities to keep The Promise

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Funding And Finance Health And Social Care Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Unite members back strike action at Glasgow East Women’s Aid 

15th November 2023 admin

Glasgow East Women’s Aid membership have emphatically supported strike action.

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Environment And International Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Charities urge new foreign secretary to stick to aid pledge

15th November 2023 admin

Organisations react to former prime minister David Cameron’s appointment to the role

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Funding And Finance Health And Social Care Management Regeneration And Housing SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

More than 100 organisations call on first minister to value social care

15th November 2023 admin

Groups sign joint letter ahead of 2024-25 Scottish Budget

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Scots believe big business doesn’t do enough for charity

15th November 2023 admin

97% of Scots believe that service providers don’t do enough for charity

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Culture And Leisure Environment And International Families And Young People Management SCVO 

Royal charities renamed

15th November 2023 admin

Coincides with king’s birthday

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Health And Social Care SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Poorest diabetes patients suffer worst levels of NHS care

15th November 2023 admin

Disparity between health boards with poorest areas worse off

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO 

Complaints about door-to-door fundraising rise significantly

15th November 2023 admin

Charity bags, clothing banks, addressed mail and digital marketing also attract criticism

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Environment And International SCVO 

Three quarters of Scots are against grouse moor land management practices

15th November 2023 admin

And six times more Scots are against grouse shooting than support it

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WCVA 

It’s Welsh Charities Week – let’s celebrate our sector!

14th November 2023 admin

This week is Welsh Charities Week, from 13 – 17 November 2023, recognising the good work of charities, social enterprises,

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

Charity rebrand: a fresh new look for Quarriers

11th November 2023 admin

Its new strapline is: always with you, never without you

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Funding And Finance Health And Social Care SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Older people urgently need support to get through another difficult winter 

11th November 2023 admin

LifeCare encourages people to share a little warmth through the charity’s Winter Warmer appeal

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Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

Aberdeen Cyrenians strengthens board with appointment

10th November 2023 admin

Julie lends three decades of knowledge to the voluntary post.

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Management SCVO 

New post to support financial inclusion

10th November 2023 admin

Organisation works for equitable finance for all

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

“Nothing pure about philanthropy”: Sector grapples with systems of oppression

10th November 2023 admin

SCVO’s The Gathering heard from Lankelly Chase about their radical plans. 

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Management SCVO 

Britain’s loneliest sheep’s fleece to be sold for charity

10th November 2023 admin

Proceeds will go to animal welfare groups

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Families And Young People Health And Social Care Management SCVO 

SAMH changes name in centenary year

9th November 2023 admin

The charity will now be known as Scottish Action for Mental Health.

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Funding And Finance Management SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

“The ones who shone through”: First Minister praises third sector

9th November 2023 admin

The SNP leader was speaking at SCVO’s the Gathering.

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SCVO Social Justice And Poverty 

Edinburgh CIC expands its winter coat exchange across the UK

9th November 2023 admin

Having to sacrifice basic necessities such as a winter coat can have a hugely detrimental impact on a person’s dignity

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