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Stunning hostel reopens after refurbish
Set on the banks of Loch Lomond
Read MoreFund paves way for improved local active travel networks
A further £1.168million is now available.
Read MoreCruel Summer: exclusive – Edinburgh’s homeless forced from hotels as Taylor Swift comes to town
Homeless people have been informed they are to be removed from their hotel-style accommodation in Edinburgh as Taylor Swift comes
Read MoreNew film celebrates media co-op’s 20 years of campaigning
It features asylum-seekers and people with disabilities getting behind the camera, award-winning feminist animation, international peace-building, protests and pipers
Read MoreScots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines
Don’t get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity
Read MoreGeneral election 2024: we need a humane politics
There has been a muted reaction to news of the 4 July Westminster poll from Scotland’s charity sector
Read MoreRefugee Festival Scotland reveals 2024 programme
Events will be held across the country between June 14 and 23.
Read MoreSocial Enterprise Awards Scotland open for applications
Applications have opened for the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024.
Read MoreRSA workers accept pay deal following industrial action
Members of the IWGB went on strike in September last year.
Read MoreScottish Government u-turn sees Men’s Shed funding awarded
SMSA warned t it faced being wound up by the end of the year if alternatives could not be found.
Read MoreScottish Men’s Shed Association faces winding up amid funding crisis
The Scottish Men’s Shed Association (SMSA) has warned it faces being wound up.
Read MoreAward scheme more popular than ever
One of the most successful programmes for young people ever
Read MorePopular community hub faces demolition as huge repair bill looms
Costs are insurmoutable
Read MoreThousands of Kiltwalkers break records
Huge sums donated for more than 900 Scottish causes
Read MoreCharity joins with SFA to improve health outcomes for women
CHSS will work closely with the Scottish FA to expand its women’s recreational football programme across the country
Read MoreTFN magazine’s April edition is out now – read it all here!
New mag looks at the halo effect, the four day week, sector funding and much, much more
Read MoreFox hunters are flagrantly flouting the ban in Scotland, finds charity
“Scottish fox hunts appear to be trying to ride a coach and horses through the new law”
Read MoreNew network to support young crofters launches
Crofting is becoming increasingly more popular
Read MoreJobs on the line as budget crisis rocks Scots environment charity
19 jobs could go and operations have been scaled back
Read MoreTraitors star Evie will launch Race for Life in Scotland
She will be the VIP starter at the CRUK event
Read MoreWhere there is coffee, there is hope – mental health cafe opens
It is Edinburgh’s first coffee shop raising awareness of mental illness and mental health
Read MoreBoard level boost for black creative talent charity
Be United champions black people working in the performing arts, screen and events sectors in Scotland
Read MoreScottish arts charity appoints new chair
She succeeds Paula Schutt who steps down after two years
Read MoreTFN’s Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024 is out now – read it here!
New publication looks at inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism in the sector
Read MoreAbolish VAT and help keep creative sector afloat urges arts charity
Many organisations are struggling to survive
Read MoreGlasgow charity set to benefit from Wonka farce
“A lot of children and families were let down by the Wonka event, but this will support our National Play
Read MoreLifeboat charity refuses donation from sectarian flute band
Stonehaven RNLI turned down the funds from the Pride of the Rock Flute Band, who had offered £850 to the
Read MoreHaunting doll finds a home after going viral
Celebrity psychic buys it from Edinburgh charity shop
Read MoreHuman rights group’s fury after ad is blocked
The hard hitting campaign stars Olivia Colman and Adrian Lester and will be shown in cinemas after it was rejected
Read MoreGlasgow birth charity wins top UK health award
The awards are a mark of excellence in the charity sector.
Read MoreExclusive: TFN lifts the lid on Wonka farce charity chief
Billy Coull – the man behind the infamous Willy Wonka event in Glasgow – is a charity CEO with questions
Read MoreCulture and business forum showcases contribution to wellbeing economy
More than 45 organisations from across Scotland attended the members forum event at Glasgow’s City Halls.
Read MoreCommon good funds lose charitable status
A Scottish community council has said it only “found out by accident” that its local common good fund had lost
Read MoreInter Faith Network UK announces closure after government pulls funding
The IFN has been operating for almost 40 years, but now looks set to close its door immediately
Read MoreRSABI welcomes two new trustees to board
Carole Brunton and Ian Hope each bring a wealth of agricultural experience and knowledge to the charity.
Read MoreFirst woman chair for outdoors charity
Mountaineering Scotland have appointed Jo Dytch to lead their board
Read MoreFunding allows bakery to rise again
Heritage project underway
Read MoreCheeky monkey found after five day search
The Japanese Macaque was apprehended in a garden.
Read MoreApplications open for Scottish Charity Awards 2024
Now in its 18th year, the Scottish Charity Awards are designed to celebrate the best of the voluntary sector.
Read MoreGlasgow CIC enters administration following financial troubles
Locavore said it has saved 77 jobs and two stores despite the concerns.
Read MoreJournalist and community organiser appointed director at film charity
Rachel Hamada will take up post with Edinburgh-based Take One Action.
Read MorePartnership boosts digital skills
Free access to online training
Read MoreTFN magazine’s January edition is out now – read it here!
First mag of the year looks at the state of civil society world wide, women in the sector and charity
Read MoreV and A Dundee set to cut exhibit numbers as running costs bite
The V and A Museum in Dundee will stage just one major exhibit each year.
Read MoreCharity leisure group denies threat of closures after council paper
Edinburgh Leisure said there had been “misleading” reporting in the media.
Read MoreNew chair for arts charity
Aberdeen Performing Arts has appointed Edel Harris OBE, it has been announced.
Read MoreCharity awarded £5,000 to support prison radio project
Their work will be broadcast nationally across other Scottish prisons.
Read MoreThird sector groups unite to bid for new Scottish national park
Area in the Highlands is one of the world’s most beautiful places
Read MoreFilm celebrating pioneering women activists nominated for major award
And you can help it win by voting for it!
Read MoreHalf price entry to kick off this year’s Race for Life
Huge fundraiser enourages Scots of all abilities to raise vital cash for cancer research
Read MoreScots voluntary sector leaders, staff and volunteers get gongs in New Year Honours
Dedication of more than 100 Scots has been recognised
Read MoreNew artistic director appointed at Tron Theatre
Jemima has won and been nominated for a number of awards and has directed more than 42 professional productions.
Read MoreDonor impressed by charity’s work immediately signs cheque for £2.4m
Eye-watering donation is record amount
Read More“A missed opportunity”: third sector slams Scottish budget plans
The Scottish Government published its 2024/25 draft budget, outlining the SNP-Green administration’s spending plans for next year
Read MoreCouncil votes to ban sky lanterns and helium balloons
The Scottish Borders Council voted unanimously at a meeting of the full council.
Read MoreNew Start Highland celebrates record year and leadership appointment
The charity has welcomed Marion Cordiner, who will head up their marketing activity.
Read MoreTFN magazine’s December edition is out now – read it here!
Final mag of the year looks at what we have lost in 2023
Read MoreCharities and campaigners unite to fight ongoing closure of 200-year-old path
HES shut the iconic 200-year-old path in September 2018 due to concerns about rockfall.
Read MoreNew chair appointed to board of Scots theatre
She succeeds Shereen Nanjiani MBE, who served as chair for ten years.
Read MoreFormer US marine takes over Edinburgh Tattoo
He replaces Major General Buster Howes, who stood down in August
Read MoreMinister visits charity’s Govanhill centre
The minister was given a tour of the centre and had the opportunity to watch some of the music lessons.
Read MoreScots language body reported to charity regulator
The centre has drawn criticism for the “manner in which the charity has responded to individuals raising those issues” of
Read MoreTFN magazine’s November edition is out now – read it here!
New mag showcases the #EssentialSector campaign
Read MoreRoyal charities renamed
Coincides with king’s birthday
Read MoreYoung Women’s Movement launches its annual inspirational 30 under 30 list
Campaign seeks to highlight a diverse range of talents, backgrounds and experiences, from campaigners to youth workers, artists, writers and
Read MoreScotland’s social enterprise awards: find out all about the winners and nominees here
The annual awards Scotland saw nine social enterprises and social entrepreneurs from across the country revealed at a Holyrood reception
Read MoreNational Galleries of Scotland unveils new director-general
Anne Lyden will become the first woman to lead the organisation.
Read MoreThree new trustees at arts charity
Trustees have been carefully selected for their alignment with Impact Arts’ mission.
Read MoreSistema Scotland joins the Scottish Youth Parliament as a partner organisation
Sistema Scotland operates Big Noise, the transformational music education programme.
Read MoreCharity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise
Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.
Read MoreReport reveals stark gender divide in sports media coverage
A new report has warned of a significant gender gap in how men and women athletes are covered in Scottish
Read MoreTFN magazine’s October edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at the creative sector and how far charities have to go on anti-racism
Read MoreCharity-run theatre announces new chair of board
Big Issue editor Paul McNamee will join the Citizens Theatre.
Read MoreCharity project breaks down barriers for women entering the tech industry
A dedicated training programme is designed to empower girls to enter, and progress in, digital technology careers
Read MoreNot Christmas props: charities tell events to stop using live reindeer
They want NHS trusts, care home groups, garden centres and pub chains to stop using the animals
Read MoreThe Larder sings out against poverty
To mark Challenge Poverty Week, the social enterprise teamed up with songwriter Jason Sweeney to create a new campaign song
Read MoreRow over Creative Scotland funding continues as First Minister defends cut
Creative Scotland have now said they will now be forced to use its National Lottery funding reserves.
Read MorePeople with learning disabilities make films and podcasts for University of Glasgow
Three charity partners are involved in the innovative project.
Read MoreScotland unites to challenge poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week – find out how you can get involved here
Read MorePetition launched after Creative Scotland budget cut by £6.6million
The government had previously made budget promises earlier this year.
Read MoreWhat are the charities with the highest employee happiness? Find out here….
These are the best UK charities to work for, it’s been claimed
Read MoreSCVO and partners unveil groundbreaking HR for Creatives project
The programme will kick off in September 2023 and continue for 12 months.
Read MoreTwo historic cinemas saved from permanent closure
The Belmont Cinema in Aberdeen and Filmhouse in Edinburgh have both agreed deals which they hope will keep them open.
Read MoreCharity-run arts centre facing closure amid funding black hole
A charity director issued a grim warning about the DCA’s as it attempts to fill a £300,000 funding blackhole.
Read MoreTFN magazine’s September edition is out now – read it here!
New mag looks at fair funding and fundraising
Read MoreTwo new faces at cultural charity
Culture & Business Scotland have hired two experienced workers from Scotland’s cultural sector.
Read MoreSistema Scotland welcomes chair of charity to its board.
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.
Read MoreRSA staff to walk out after overwhelming strike ballot
The result of the vote was 93.33% in favour of strike action, with 78.95% of union members turning out.
Read MoreCommunity and residents to get say in future of urban farm
Gorgie Farm closed in January 2023 following rocketing operational costs and a lack of funding.
Read MoreParklife: portrait campaign to help save Scotland’s greenspaces
It has a goal to raise one million pounds by the end of 2023
Read MoreGroundbreaking arts partnership between Heriot-Watt and Scottish Autism
The project will look to improve care provision for older autistic adults with learning disabilities.
Read MoreChildren’s charity marks anniversary milestone with Mile of Memories
Richmond’s Hope is recognising 20 years of service with a special event on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Read MoreCharity protests cycling world championships over exclusion of trans women
The protest ride coincided with the elite women’s road race, after the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) banned trans women from
Read MoreWorkers at charity-run cinema win union recognition
It will be the first cinema in the country to sign a voluntary recognition agreement.
Read MoreShooting industry no longer give carte blanche in the countryside with new wildlife Bill
Ahead of August 12, campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to be bold.
Read MoreLGBT+ charity facing closure after loss of funding
Four Pillars said they face an “imminent threat of projected closure” following the loss of crucial funding.
Read MoreClimate campaigners join forces to save greenspace
The peaceful demonstration was held in response to a call for support from members of the community in Torry, Aberdeen.
Read MoreScouts leave World Jamboree in Korea amid extreme weather
The UK Scouts confirmed on Monday that all young people and adult volunteers had been transferred to Seoul.
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